IMF hails progress in implementing Egyptian economic reform program

ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan 23 (MENA) - First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) David Lipton hailed the progress realized by Egypt in the implementation of its economic reform program.

During a meeting Wednesday with Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli and the ministers of investments and tourism on the fringe of the Davos Forum, Lipton said the IMF highly appreciates the efforts being exerted by Egypt to build a strong economy.

Madbouli said President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is keen on maintaining cooperation with the IMF in view of giving a stronger impetus to the progress realized in the Egyptian economy.

The premier stressed that the government is keen on proceeding with the economic reform program.