We have maintained pro-active relations with regional forums as well as with multilateral institutions. Together with other central banks, we pursue mutual objectives and initiatives that, in general, contribute to economic growth and financial stability. The pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to widen our engagement and intensify our policy dialogues.
The dialogues zeroed in on economic developments amid the pandemic, the policy responses, availability of financing assistance and other means of support, and the way forward in the new economy. 7 / 13  BIS central bankers' speeches  Two important lessons from these discussions. First, the pandemic has adversely impacted the global economy, though the impact is uneven.