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IMF chief Georgieva says she would be "honored" to serve a 2nd term
IMF chief Georgieva says she would be "honored" to serve a 2nd term
Economy
by  AFP

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday that she would be "honored" to helm the Washington-based financial institution for a second five-year term if she is renominated by member states. "I am glad to report that she confirmed that it would be an honor for her to do that, as long as she receives support from IMF members," he said, in words later mirrored by Georgieva. da-md/bbk

Zelensky holds Istanbul talks with Erdogan on war, Black Sea
Zelensky holds Istanbul talks with Erdogan on war, Black Sea
Economy
by  AFP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Istanbul on Friday for talks with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the war with Russia and Black Sea grain shipments. The two leaders are to meet at the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul and hold a press conference on Friday evening, according to the Turkish presidency.