WASHINGTON — Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met with Germany’s Minister of Finance Christian Lindner on the sidelines of the 2024 Spring Meetings hosted by the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. Secretary Yellen reiterated the Administration’s ongoing efforts to secure vital military assistance and direct budget support for Ukraine […]
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READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Participation in the 5th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable
WASHINGTON – Today, Secretary Yellen participated in the 5th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable, chaired by Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank President Ajay Banga. Secretary Yellen commended the Government of Ukraine for prudently managing its economy, providing for its people, and continuing to fight corruption and strengthen governance, all while […]
Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at 5th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable
As Prepared for Delivery I thank Prime Minister Shmyhal and Minister Marchenko for addressing this group. We condemn Russia’s unprovoked and horrific war, which has terrorized the Ukrainian people and caused massive economic damage. It has also led to devastating effects around the world, including food insecurity. Ukraine has shown valiant resilience, and its government […]
Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Ahead of Trilateral Meeting with Minister of Finance Shun’ichi Suzuki of Japan and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Sangmok Choi of Korea
As Prepared for Delivery I would like to thank Deputy Prime Minister Choi and Minister Suzuki for joining me in this trilateral finance ministers meeting, which is a significant milestone. This is the first such meeting between our three ministries, and a key follow-up to our Leaders Summit at Camp David last August. As Treasury […]
Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Following Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine
As Prepared for Delivery Prime Minister Shmyhal and Minister Marchenko, thank you for meeting with me today. I was glad to discuss our key shared priorities, including international financial support for Ukraine, Ukraine’s reform progress, and Russia’s obligation to pay for the damages of its war of aggression. Budgetary assistance from the United States is […]
Japan-Republic of Korea-United States Trilateral Ministerial Joint Press Statement
WASHINGTON – Today, we, the Finance Ministers of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States held our first trilateral meeting in Washington, DC. Our discussion builds on our Trilateral Leaders’ Summit last August in Camp David, and affirms the importance of our relationship to our own economies and to the global economy. As […]
READOUT: Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Adeyemo’s Meeting with Estonian Minister of Finance Võrklaev, Latvian Minister of Finance Ašeradens, Lithuanian Minister of Finance Skaistė, and Polish Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Finance Karbownik
WASHINGTON – On April 17, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo met jointly with Estonian Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev, Latvian Minister of Finance Arvils Ašeradens, Lithuanian Minister of Finance Gintarė Skaistė, and Polish Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Finance Paweł Karbownik. They discussed their commitment to Ukraine and building on the […]
International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Statement by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen
As we gather in Washington, D.C. this spring, I look forward to reflecting on the policies that have supported global economic resilience, while remaining attentive to risks to the global economic outlook. The global economy has proven to be stronger and more resilient than expected, though some countries still face substantial challenges. Growth outcomes have […]
Shareholder Statement on the MDB Callable Capital Exercise
Issued by: United States, Japan, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, India, Republic of Korea, Spain, Australia, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, and New Zealand The G20 Independent Review of Multilateral Development Banks’ (MDB) Capital Adequacy Frameworks (G20 CAF Review) provided thoughtful recommendations for boosting MDB financial capacity by stretching existing resources and pursuing innovative measures. The G20 Presidencies […]
READOUT: Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson’s Meeting with Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Credit Gabriel Yorio of Mexico
WASHINGTON — Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson and Mexico’s Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Credit Gabriel Yorio met on April 15th to discuss bilateral cooperation to combat illicit finance, following their meeting in December during Secretary Yellen’s trip to Mexico. Under Secretary Nelson and Deputy Secretary Yorio advanced conversations and collaboration […]