IMF's Lagarde urges smooth transition for UK, EU authorities

Reuters

Published Jun 24, 2016 09:10AM ET

Updated Jun 24, 2016 09:20AM ET

IMF's Lagarde urges smooth transition for UK, EU authorities

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde on Friday urged British and European authorities to work towards a smooth transition implementing Britons' vote to leave the European Union.

"We take note of the decision by the people of the United Kingdom," Lagarde said in a statement. "We urge the authorities in the U.K. and Europe to work collaboratively to ensure a smooth transition to a new economic relationship between the U.K. and the EU, including by clarifying the procedures and broad objectives that will guide the process."