New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke acknowledged India's economic performance and resilience amid the current global environment during a meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, the Ministry of Finance said.

Clarke, who is on a visit to India, also acknowledged the government's fiscal consolidation efforts and measures taken following the West Asian crisis, according to the ministry.

"Mr. Nigel Clarke acknowledged India's economic performance, resilience and growth track record in the current global scenario, and Government of India's efforts for fiscal consolidation and support measures in the aftermath of the West Asian crisis," the Finance Ministry sa...