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Readout from World Bank Group President David Malpassâs Phone Call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia
MOSCOW, June 2, 2021 - Today, World Bank Group President David Malpass had a phone call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. President Malpass thanked President Putin for Russia s commitment to IDA20 and the 2018 IBRD capital subscription.
President Malpass and President Putin discussed Russia s efforts toward stepping up international cooperation, including on climate, global public goods, and a green transition.
President Malpass briefed President Putin on the World Bank Group s COVID-19 response.
President Malpass also highlighted Russia s role in addressing unsustainable debt burdens, including in the Paris Club and its support for comprehensive debt treatment for the world s poorest countries.
Speech by Axel van Trotsenburg, Managing Director, Operations at the International Conference to Support the Sudanese Transition
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President Macron, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of World Bank Group President David Malpass an early and vocal champion of debt relief for Sudan, allow me to convey the optimism and sense of urgency with which we look forward to the HIPC Decision Point for Sudan.
Today is indeed a historical moment. We have waited 25 years for it. We launched the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) in 1996, and much progress has been achieved in providing comprehensive debt relief. However, the biggest case – namely Sudan, always eluded us. Until now.