Bangkok:Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance, Mohammed Aljadaan, will head the delegation for the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12-17, 2026.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the delegation will include several key figures, such as Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Ayman Alsayari, Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif, Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Khalid Bawazier, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan Almarshad, and CEO of the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) Hani Almedaini. Experts from the Ministry of Finance, SAMA, SFD, NDMC, and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) will also be part of the delegation.
During the meetings, Minister Aljadaan will engage in various events, including the IMF and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) High-Level Seminar, the IMF Managing Director's meeting with representatives from the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, and the Arab Governors' meeting with the President of the WBG.
Additionally, the finance minister and the governor of SAMA will take part in the Third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting, led by the U.S. Presidency. These discussions will address developments in the global economy, emerging challenges, and international economic cooperation.
Aljadaan is set to chair the IMFC meeting, where discussions will revolve around global economic growth prospects and emerging risks, focusing on economic policy priorities and the IMF's role in providing financial assistance, advice, and capacity development for member nations.
He will also join the WBG Governor's Development Committee meeting to review updates on the WBG's development strategies, emphasizing job creation, private sector engagement, and policy reforms to attract investments and drive economic growth.
The Annual Meetings offer a global platform for finance ministers, central bankers, international organization officials, private sector executives, civil society representatives, and academics to discuss crucial issues, such as the global economy, sustainable development, and poverty eradication.