Indonesia’s economic growth far above global average: IMF

Abida Shaheen

Islamabad: Indonesia has recorded better economic growth, far above the global average, and has been able to maintain it amid global uncertainty, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has said.

She made the statement during a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on Saturday, according to a news release.

Considering Indonesia’s achievement, Georgieva said that the IMF expects the nation to assist other developing countries, especially in poverty alleviation programs.

Indonesia has an important role in addressing several issues in the midst of the current challenging global situation since the country is considered capable of establishing relationships and communication with all parties, she added.

Indonesia is able to approach all countries and all parties. Hence, in the midst of challenging global situations nowadays, more roles like those carried out by Indonesia are needed, Georgieva said.

Furthermore, she expressed her appreciation for Indonesia’s successful holding of the G20 presidency in November 2022 as well as the 42nd ASEAN Summit in May 2023.