IMF chief to Policymakers on West Asia crisis : Don’t add gasoline to the fire

Kristalina Georgieva, chief of the International Monetary Fund, has urged global policymakers to avoid escalating tensions in West Asia, warning against actions that could worsen an already fragile situation. Emphasizing restraint, she highlighted the potential economic fallout, including disrupted energy markets and weakened global growth. Her remarks call for diplomacy, coordination, and measured responses to prevent the crisis from spiraling further and impacting vulnerable economies worldwide.