The Yemeni government delegation participating in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group Spring Meetings met today with Robert Palladino, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, to discuss ways to strengthen the partnership between the two friendly countries in support of the Yemeni government’s reform efforts and institutional performance.

The meeting was attended by Governor of the Central Bank of Yemen Ahmed Ghaleb, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Dr. Afrah Al-Zouba, and Minister of Finance Marwan Bin Ghanem.

Discussions focused on the government’s efforts to stabilize and normalize economic conditions through the implementation of a package of reforms aimed at strengthening key public institutions and improving the efficiency of fiscal and monetary management.

The two sides also reviewed the impact of recent regional and international developments, including rising fuel prices, increased shipping costs, and higher financial transfer costs, and their implications for Yemen’s economy.

In this context, the Yemeni delegation stressed the importance of including Yemen in international and regional initiatives designed to promote economic stability and mitigate the impact of global crises.

For its part, the U.S. side reaffirmed its support for the Government of Yemen and its commitment to promoting economic stability and strengthening state institutions in ways that contribute to economic recovery and improved living conditions for the Yemeni people.

The meeting was also attended by Imad Bamataraf, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington.