Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman urged the G7 and G20 nations to intensify their support for Africa during her participation in the G7 African Ministerial Roundtable on Saturday (local time) and emphasised India's commitment to the continent, particularly i
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for more affordable and cheaper lending from World Bank during her the annual meeting of the organization.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's significant progress in electrification, water accessibility, and economic empowerment during a fireside chat with John J Hamre, President and CEO of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), in Washington, D.C.
"Nothing stops them from coming and doing business. There are actually a lot of private Banks already in India. Private insurance companies already in India. Private insurance companies which are not Indian, which are already in India," Sitharaman said.
Sitharaman urged the World Bank to promote a two-way exchange of innovations, drawing from the transformative experiences of the Global South in areas like digital inclusion and sustainable energy.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that job creation is the most critical issue worldwide, particularly given the persistent economic challenges and rapid technological advancements that are reshaping the labor market.
Ministry of Finance posted on X, "Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs @nsitharaman interacted with the members and family of Bank-Fund Staff India club working in @WorldBank and @IMFNews in Washington DC, today."
The Ministry of Finance posted on X, "Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman today participated in the Fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors #G20FMCBG Meeting #AnnualMeetings2024, in Washington DC, today. During her intervention, FM Smt. @nsit
Ministry of finance posted on X, "Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs @nsitharaman participated in the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable #GSDR on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF #AnnualMeetings2024, in Washington DC, today. In her intervention, FM @nsitharaman congratu
The Ministry of Finance posted on X, "Prime Minister @narendramodi once said India's priority is not to impose its dominance. India has followed policy of strategic and peaceful multilateralism. India has always stood in favour of multilateral institutions. Multilateral institutions shoul