The Central Bank of Venezuela said it joined the national government's economic team in a meeting with the International Monetary Fund's Managing Director and the IMF Western Hemisphere team to discuss normalizing Venezuela's relations with the international financial community. Discussions covered next steps in that agenda, possible technical assistance and mechanisms to recover Republic funds to support the country's economic recovery. The release presented the meeting as part of broader efforts by the Venezuelan government to restore links with multilateral institutions. Venezuelan representatives also reiterated their commitment to cooperation based on mutual respect and national sovereignty.