The delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – as part of an annual regular procedure – had conducted negotiations on 21-30 January 2014 and finally prepared a Concluding Statement.

In this document, the IMF recognizes the results that the Hungarian economy has achieved thus far: the strong pace of economic growth, low fiscal deficit and the measures for remedying forex loan issues.

There are, naturally, discrepancies in the estimates of the IMF and the Government concerning certain economic indices and the assessment of future measures. However, with regard to key objectives, the IMF and the Government both agree that some formerly defined goals shall be pursued: employment must be improved, prudent fiscal policy must be maintained and economic stimulus measures must be implemented.

For the Concluding Statement of the IMF please visit:  http://www.kormany.hu/download/e/3c/30000/Hungary%20Concluding%20Statement%202015.pdf

(Ministry for National Economy)