Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economic growth rate will decline. The main reason for this is the ongoing war in the Middle East, which is having a serious economic impact on the world. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that the situation after the war is not as easy as before. Even if the war is over, the global economy is not likely to return to a comfortable state immediately. Global economic growth has been greatly affected by the sharp increase in energy prices, damage to infrastructure such as roads and industries, disruptions in supply systems and loss of confidence in the market.

Georgieva said that large-scale financial assistance is urgently needed to support countries affected by the war. According to estimates, assistance of 20 billion to 50 billion dollars may be needed. In addition, the food crisis is also expected to increase, which will affect an additional 45 million people. This will increase the number of people affected by poverty and hunger to over 360 million. Poor and energy-importing countries will be hit hardest by the crisis. Meanwhile, World Bank President Ajay Wang said up to $25 billion could be made available in the short term to help developing countries. In the long term, up to $60 billion could be provided. The war has pushed up oil prices, as the blockade of key waterways has reduced global supplies.