Lagarde wants IMF to participate in Cyprus aid

Lagarde wants IMF to participate in Cyprus aid

The chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Saturday expressed her intention to participate in a bailout for debt-ridden Cyprus, dpa reported.

"I will be making a recommendation to the board that the IMF participate in the financing of this programme," managing director Christine Lagarde said in Brussels after talks between eurozone ministers resulted in a rescue package.

She said the plan for Cyprus was "sustainable," fully financed and includes appropriate burden-sharing.