FROM THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The release today of the first monthly liquidity table by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) represents another significant step forward in the IMF's continuing efforts to open more of its books and operations to the public. I commend the IMF Executive Board for its decision to publish these data on a regular basis. The United States firmly supports this decision, and we will continue our strong advocacy of greater transparency and openness by the IMF.