The US’s nominee for World Bank president, Ajay Bang, examined optimistic for the coronavirus, in keeping with the Treasury Department on Thursday.
“During routine testing, Ajay Banga tested positive for COVID-19 but remains asymptomatic. In adherence with local guidelines, he is quarantining in isolation. Additional information will be provided about Banga’s schedule in India when available,” it mentioned.
Banga visited the UK on March 9/11, earlier than visiting Brussels, Belgium the place held bilateral conferences with officers representing 12 EU member states.
He later headed to Panama City, Panama the place he met with Latin American and Caribbean finance ministers, authorities officers, and multilateral growth financial institution management throughout March 16-17.
He then met with senior authorities officers, together with the finance minister and the Bank of Japan’s governor earlier this week.
US President Joe Biden final month nominated Banga to steer the World Bank.
Banga, 63, serving as vice chairman at progress fairness agency General Atlantic for the reason that starting of 2023, was appointed CEO of Mastercard in July 2010 and held that place till 2021.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
