Led by Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, the UAE delegation has concluded its active participation in the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 to 18 October. Its schedule included the MENAP Ministers and Governors Meeting with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, the Annual Meetings Plenary and a meeting of Arab Governors with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga. The UAE also hosted the 2026 UAE Banks Reception and held bilateral talks with counterparts from New Zealand, Switzerland, the Netherlands and China, as well as the EBRD President. Al Hussaini said the UAE aims to broaden strategic cooperation and use modern financing mechanisms to sustain development finance and inclusive growth.
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