Washington: Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan will head the Kingdom’s delegation to the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025 Annual Meetings, scheduled from October 13 to 18 in Washington, D.C.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi delegation will include several key figures such as Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Ayman Alsayari, Assistant Minister of Finance for Macro-Fiscal Policies and International Relations Eng. Abdullah BinZaraah, Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif, and Deputy Minister of Finance for International Affairs Khalid Bawazier. Also joining the delegation are CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan Almarshad, CEO of the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) Hani Almedaini, SAMA’s Assistant Governor for Monetary Affairs Talal Al-Homoud, SAMA’s Deputy Governor for Payments Abdulaziz Abanmi, along with experts from the Ministry of Finance, SAMA, SFD, NDMC, and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).
During the meetings, Aljadaan and Alsayari will take part in the Fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting, under the South African Presidency, aimed at discussing developments in the global economy and exploring ways to enhance global cooperation in addressing financial challenges.
Aljadaan is also set to participate in the WBG Development Committee meeting to discuss updates in the WBG’s development strategies. The focus will be on its role in fostering job creation as a key economic driver, enabling private sector growth, and supporting countries in reforming policies to attract investment and promote economic growth.
Furthermore, Aljadaan will chair the IMFC meeting, where members will exchange views on global economic developments, including growth prospects and emerging risks. The discussions will cover global economic policy priorities and the IMF’s role in addressing these challenges through financial assistance, advice, and capacity development for member countries.
The Annual Meetings are recognized as a global platform, bringing together finance ministers, central bank governors, senior officials from international organizations, private-sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics. They aim to discuss a wide range of global issues, including the global economy, sustainable development, poverty eradication, and other pertinent economic and financial topics.
