Federico Sturzenegger and IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva met in Saudi Arabia to discuss the economic reforms led by the Milei administration, highlighting their potential as a model for other nations.
Federico Sturzenegger, the Argentine Minister for Deregulation and State Transformation, met with Kristalina Georgieva, the Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia during the Conference for Emerging Market Economies. The meeting focused on the economic reforms instituted by President Javier Milei's administration, specifically the progress in deregulation, which Sturzenegger claimed could serve as a reference point for other countries looking to reform their economic systems.
Georgieva shared a photograph of the meeting on her social media, indicating that she had an excellent exchange with Sturzenegger regarding the 2026 agenda for the Advisory Council on Entrepreneurship and Growth. The discussion pointed to the possible implementation of insights from the Council's discussions for the broader membership of the IMF, suggesting that they are considering adapting successful emerging market strategies to a global audience.
Sturzenegger reiterated his confidence in the Milei administration’s approach, emphasizing its significance on an international level. By branding Milei’s deregulation policy as exemplary, he not only aims to bolster Argentina's standing in international finance but also encourages other nations to pursue similar paths in economic transformations, signaling a shift in the global approach towards deregulation.
