Bangkok:Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan will lead Saudi Arabia's delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12 to 17, 2026.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi delegation will include several high-ranking officials such as Ayman Alsayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA); Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif, Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC); Khalid Bawazier, Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations; Sultan Almarshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD); and Hani Almedaini, CEO of the National Debt Management Center (NDMC). 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, Aljadaan will participate in several key events, including 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.
Additionally, the minister and the governor of SAMA will attend the Third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting under the U.S. Presidency. These discussions will address major developments in the global economy, emerging challenges, and strategies for enhancing international economic cooperation.
Aljadaan is set to chair the IMFC meeting, where members will discuss global economic developments, growth prospects, and emerging risks. The agenda will include global economic policy priorities and the IMF's role in tackling these challenges through financial assistance, advice, and capacity development for its member countries.
Furthermore, the minister will participate in the WBG Governor's Development Committee meeting to review updates in the WBG's development strategies, focusing on job creation, enabling the private sector, and supporting policy reforms to attract investments and foster economic growth.
The Annual Meetings provide a global platform for finance ministers, central bankers, senior officials from international organizations, private sector executives, civil society representatives, and academics to address pressing global issues, including sustainable development and poverty eradication.