Nirmala Sitharaman, World Bank chief discuss empowering women leaders
Sitaraman pointed out various initiatives taken by the Govt of India for women's empowerment, enhancing their economic independence and their outcomes.
Sitaraman pointed out various initiatives taken by the Govt of India for women's empowerment, enhancing their economic independence and their outcomes.
Prime Minister Modi and Malpass discussed India in terms of "Amrit Kaal" and the goal to achieve and sustain 8 per cent growth as India approaches the 100th anniversary of its Independence in 2047.
Sitharaman mentioned that India remains concerned about the risks to global recovery due to rising uncertainty amidst enhanced geopolitical tensions.
Nearly five million people have been infected by the virus around the world, and more than 300,000 have died since it first appeared in China in late 2019.
India needs to move faster on the reform front, to better attract global savings and investments.
The delegation conveyed "a strong desire from the World Bank management to work with Pakistan to drive institutional reforms and support the growth agenda of the government through any technical or financial assistance required from the bank", said a statement.
