International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva says China had been helpful in reaching a debt relief deal for Sri Lanka.
Georgieva also said she told Chinas new top economic official, Li Qiang, that China must accelerate its work to reach debt restructuring agreements for countries like Zambia, Ghana and Ethiopia.
Georgieva, who met with Li and other top Chinese officials during a visit to China last month, said on Thursday that she found Li very approachable and pragmatic, and he assured her that he wants China to play a constructive role in resolving debt relief cases.
The truth is, and I was very straightforward on that, it takes far too long for that (debt) resolution, she told an event hosted by Meridian House and Politic…
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