IMF members call for increased support for countries amid effects of war

International ​Monetary ​Fund member countries ⁠have called for ⁠increased support to ​countries facing ⁠short-term financing challenges caused by ⁠war and high ​energy ⁠prices. In ‌a statement issued ​after meeting in Bangkok, the International Monetary and Financial Committee said that economic risks remain tilted to the downside. "Escalating conflicts and trade tensions could further disrupt critical trade ​routes, ‌exacerbate ⁠commodity price pressures, ​including in refined ​energy ‌products, and ⁠worsen energy and food security," ⁠said the ​IMFC chairman.