PM Shehbaz, IMF chief hold 'constructive' call on Geneva moot.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had a "constructive" call with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva regarding the International Conference on Resilient Pakistan to be held in Geneva, said the global lender's spokesperson on Sunday.

On the call with the prime minister, Georgieva once again expressed her sympathy to those directly affected by the floods and supported Pakistan's efforts to build a more resilient recovery, added the statement.

"The IMF delegation is expected to meet with Finance Minister Dar on the sidelines of the Geneva conference to discuss outstanding issues and the path forward," it said.

PM Shehbaz will lead a high-level delegation to Switzerland where he will co-host the conference along with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, starting on January 9. The conference will help mobilise international support to help Pakistan's people and government to recover more effectively from the devastation caused by the recent floods.

Earlier this week, the IMF chief declined PM Shehbaz's invitation to attend the conference, however, showed a...

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