Bangkok:Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, has called for a balanced approach to strengthen economic resilience and support sustainable growth across the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. He emphasized the need to address current challenges while ensuring future development priorities are not compromised.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Al Jasser made these remarks at a high-level regional meeting organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director. The meeting, attended by finance ministers, central bank governors, and leaders of regional financial institutions, took place alongside the annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the IMF in Bangkok.
Dr. Al Jasser highlighted the importance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, rebuilding fiscal and external reserves, and enhancing the ability of countries to withstand economic shocks. He also pointed out the need to tackle structural challenges that hinder productivity and economic diversification.
Additionally, he underscored that overcoming economic challenges requires sound economic policies, ongoing structural reforms, and improved international cooperation. These measures are essential to building more diversified, resilient, and inclusive economies.