IMF chief thanks Pakistan for assistance with Kabul evacuation

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has expressed “deep and sincere gratitude” for Pakistan’s assistance in the safe and swift evacuation of the organisation’s personnel and their families from Afghanistan.

In a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan, Georgieva wrote that the “instrumental roles” played by Pakistan’s ministers of foreign affairs, finance, and defence, as well as State Bank of Pakistan Governor Reza Baqir, were much appreciated.

#Pakistan's efforts at the highest levels were absolutely critical to the safe and swift evacuation of IMF staff and their families from #Afghanistan.

My heartfelt thanks to @ImranKhanPTI for Pakistan's exceptional assistance in very difficult circumstances!
— Kristalina Georgieva (@KGeorgieva) August 23, 2021

“Pakistan’s efforts at the highest levels, amid immensely difficult and complex circumstances, to help the Fund by securing a corridor to the airport and arranging the convoy that included our staff, were absolutely critical to this successful evacuation,” the IMF chief wrote.
Georgieva extended her very best wishes to the prime minister and the Pakistani citizens, saying the IMF was “grateful” for the partnership with Pakistan and looked forward to continuing cooperation.