Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attends Spring Meetings of World Bank in Washington

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reached Washington to attend the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank.

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The Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bring together central bankers, finance ministers, and private sector executives from around the world.

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The main agenda of the meetings is to discuss global economic growth, financial stability, poverty eradication, and job creation.

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Nirmala Sitharaman will participate in various meetings and seminars on the sidelines of the event and also hold bilateral meetings with other finance ministers.

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The meetings will provide an opportunity for India to showcase its economic and financial reforms and seek cooperation from other countries for further development.

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India's impressive economic growth in recent years has made it a key player in global economic forums like the World Bank and IMF.

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The government's initiatives like 'Make in India' and 'Digital India' have attracted foreign investment and helped in creating more jobs.

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the Spring Meetings of the World Bank provide a platform for global leaders to discuss and address pressing economic issues and promote sustainable development.

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