Presentation of IMF findings at close of consultations in Slovenia

Today saw the close of the regular consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in Slovenia. The purpose of the consultations was to review the latest economic developments, the functioning of the financial sector and the banking system, risks related to climate change and challenges ahead. The first findings were presented at today’s press conference.

During the consultations, the IMF delegation headed by Donal McGettigan met representatives of Banka Slovenije, the Ministry of Finance, other ministries, the IMAD, the Fiscal Council, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Association of Employers of Slovenia, the Slovenian-German Chamber of Commerce, the PDII, the National Assembly, the Bank Association of Slovenia, Institute for Economic Research  and selected commercial banks and trade unions, and representatives of the insurance sector.

The mission report for Slovenia under Article IV will be discussed by the IMF’s Executive Board in the coming months. This will bring a formal end to the Article IV consultations with Slovenia.

The closing findings were presented by Donal McGettigan, the mission chief, with additional comments from Klemen Boštjančič, the finance minister, and Boštjan Vasle, Governor of Banka Slovenije.

The concluding statement of the IMF mission is published on the IMF website.