At a meeting, the IMF-International Monetary Fund committee issued a statement by the chair, stating that Russia's military invasion had a detrimental effect on the world economy.
The outcome of the discussion is usually published as a joint statement by the consensus of the members, but this time it seems that Russia's consent was not obtained.
The International Monetary and Financial Commission, which is chaired by the finance ministers of IMF member countries and the governor of the central bank, will meet in Washington on the 21st with the attendance of Finance Minister Suzuki to discuss the outlook for the world economy and issue a statement by the chairman. Did.
According to it, "We recognize that Russia's war against Ukraine will have enormous humanitarian consequences and have a detrimental impact on the world economy."
"While the global economy continues to recover, it faces a major setback due to the effects of the war on Ukraine. Soaring energy and food prices are increasing inflationary pressures," he said.
The Commission usually publishes the outcome of the discussion as a "joint statement" based on the consensus of the 24 members, but this time it remains a "chairman's statement".
It seems that Russia's consent was not obtained, and the joint statement was postponed following the G20 = Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting of the 20 Major Countries held the day before.
At the press conference, Commission Chair Nadia Carvinho said, "One member disagreed, but the Chair's statement reflects the majority of views on important matters. International cooperation is more important than ever. I am. "