Media Home
UN Web TV
UN Audiovisual Library
UN PhotoIMF / SENEGAL SYRIA HURRICANE MELISSA
Download
There is no media available to download.
Share
STORY: IMF / SENEGAL SYRIA HURRICANE MELISSA
TRT: 02:59
SOURCE: IMF
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 13 NOVEMBER 2025, WASHINGTON DC
RECENT - WASHINGTON DC
1. Various shots, exterior, IMF building
13 NOVEMBER 2025, WASHINGTON DC
2. Wide shot, press conference
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF
“IMF staff and management will propose an approach for the misreporting case that basically will involve measures agreed with the Senegalese authorities to address the root causes of the hidden debt and the root causes of the macroeconomic vulnerabilities. And as part of that process, staff and management would not request an early repayment. And this, of course, is all subject to formal approval by our Executive Board. And we do look forward to continuing our dialog with the Senegalese authorities to finalize agreement on the remaining policies and the reforms that will underpin a new program.”
4. Various shots, journalists asking questions
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF
“The Managing Director met last week, with Syrian President Al-Sharaa here in Washington. Their conversation focused on Syria's economic challenges and opportunities, and it also focused on how the IMF can continue to support Syria, and the rehabilitation of the Syrian economy. The conversation focused, and our focus right now, is on really policy advice that we can provide to Syria. And also, very importantly, capacity development and technical assistance aimed at rebuilding Syria's economic institutions.”
6. Various shots, journalists asking questions
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF
“First, let me start by expressing, you know, on behalf of the IMF, our deepest condolences to the countries affected by Hurricane Melissa and in particular, the people of Jamaica and Haiti, the two most heavily impacted economies. We are closely monitoring developments and we're working with the country authorities, other international institutions, and partners. And, of course, we stand ready, you know, to assist these countries, any country affected by the hurricane,”
RECENT - WASHINGTON DC
8. Various shots, exterior, IMF building
During a press briefing held today (13 Nov) in Washington DC, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director of Communications, Julie Kozack, discussed economic conditions in Senegal, Syria, and the countries affected by Hurricane Melissa.
On Senegal, Kozack said, “IMF staff and management will propose an approach for the misreporting case that basically will involve measures agreed with the Senegalese authorities to address the root causes of the hidden debt and the root causes of the macroeconomic vulnerabilities. And as part of that process, staff and management would not request an early repayment. And this, of course, is all subject to formal approval by our Executive Board. And we do look forward to continuing our dialog with the Senegalese authorities to finalize agreement on the remaining policies and the reforms that will underpin a new program,”
Last week, the IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, met with Syrian President Al-Sharaa in Washington. They discussed Syria’s economic challenges and how the IMF can support the country's recovery.
“The Managing Director met last week, with Syrian President Al-Sharaa here in Washington. Their conversation focused on Syria's economic challenges and opportunities, and it also focused on how the IMF can continue to support Syria, and the rehabilitation of the Syrian economy. The conversation focused, and our focus right now, is on really policy advice that we can provide to Syria. And also, very importantly, capacity development and technical assistance aimed at rebuilding Syria's economic institutions,” explained Kozack.
The IMF has expressed its deepest condolences to the countries affected by Hurricane Melissa, especially Jamaica and Haiti, which were hit hardest.
“First, let me start by expressing, you know, on behalf of the IMF, our deepest condolences to the countries affected by Hurricane Melissa and in particular, the people of Jamaica and Haiti, the two most heavily impacted economies. We are closely monitoring developments and we're working with the country authorities, other international institutions, and partners. And, of course, we stand ready, you know, to assist these countries, any country affected by the hurricane,” Kozack said.
