Colombian Minister of Finance Mauricio Cárdenas and IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno will deliver opening remarks at the Fifth Meeting of Finance Ministers of the Americas and the Caribbean, to take place at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Oct. 9.
The meeting, chaired by Minister Cárdenas, will examine current macroeconomic issues and strategies to address social challenges faced by the region.
Their brief opening remarks will be open to registered members of the media.The proceedings of the remainder of the ministerial meeting will be closed to the public.
However, at 6:15 p.m. Minister Cárdenas will hold a news conference, also at the IDB, to share the results of the meeting and to announce the country that will chair the group’s next meeting.
WHAT: Fifth Meeting of Finance Ministers of the Americas and the Caribbean
WHEN: Wednesday, October 9
Opening Remarks – 2:00-2:15 p.m. EDT**
**NOTE: Journalists must arrive at the IDB between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m. to clear security. Cameras are allowed, but should arrive by 1:15 p.m. Entrance will not be permitted after 1:30 p.m.**
Press Conference – 6:15-6:45 p.m. EDT**
**NOTE: Journalists must arrive at the IDB between 5:15 and 5:45 p.m. to clear security. Cameras are allowed, but should arrive by 5:30 p.m. Entrance will not be permitted after 5:45 p.m.**
WHERE: Inter-American Development Bank, Andres Bello Auditorium, 9th floor
Media should enter at 1330 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.
Media interested in covering this event should contact Mildred Rivera at mildredr@iadb.org or (202) 623-2319.