MOSCOW, June 2, 2021 ¨C Today, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ 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 ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ 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.
