Al-Jadaan leads Saudi delegation to 2026 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings

RIYADH — Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan is leading Saudi Arabia's delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), which began in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday.The Saudi delegation includes 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; CEO of the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) Hani Almedaini; and experts from the Ministry of Finance, SAMA, SFD, NDMC, and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). During the six-day meetings, the minister will participate in the IMF and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) High-Level Seminar; the IMF Managing Director's meeting with the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan; and the Arab Governors' meeting with the President of the WBG. In addition, the minister of finance and the governor of SAMA will participate in the Third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting, held under the U.S. Presidency. Discussions will focus on key developments in the global economy, emerging challenges, and ways to strengthen international economic cooperation. Al-Jadaan will chair the IMFC meeting, where members will exchange views on developments in the global economy, including growth prospects and emerging risks. Discussions will cover global economic policy priorities and the IMF's role in addressing these challenges through financial assistance, advice, and capacity development for its members. The minister of finance will also participate in the WBG Governor's Development Committee meeting to discuss the latest updates in the WBG's development strategies, including its role in helping to create jobs as a key economic driver, enabling the private sector, and supporting countries in reforming policies that attract investments and promote economic growth. The Annual Meetings serve as a global platform that brings together finance ministers, central bankers, senior officials from international organizations, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics to discuss global issues, including the globaleconomy, sustainable development, poverty eradication, and other economic and financial topics.