Bangkok:The Sultanate of Oman is participating in the 2026 Joint Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, taking place from October 12 to 18 in Bangkok. The country's delegation is led by Sultan Salim Al Habsi, Minister of Finance, and includes Ahmed Jafar Al Musalimi, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman, and Mahmoud Abdullah Al Aweini, Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, among other officials.
According to Oman News Agency, the meetings cover a range of financial and economic topics such as global economic prospects, monetary and financial stability, sustainable development, climate change, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and ongoing financial challenges. Discussions also focus on enhancing strategic partnerships with international organizations, credit rating agencies, and financial institutions, as well as strengthening cooperation with international banks and the IMF in technical consultations.
The delegation from Oman is also taking part in several key regional meetings, including the annual meeting of Ministers of Finance, Central Bank Governors, and Heads of Regional Financial Institutions in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) region with the IMF. Additionally, they are participating in the annual meeting of Arab Ministers of Finance with the World Bank and the IMF's International Monetary and Financial Committee meeting. A meeting with GCC Central Bank Governors and the People's Bank of China is also on the agenda.
The Omani representatives are set to conduct bilateral meetings with international counterparts to enhance cooperation and discuss mutual interests. This participation underscores Oman's commitment to contributing to global economic discussions and fostering multilateral cooperation. The Joint Annual Meetings serve as a platform for dialogue on financial and economic issues, attended by global leaders, finance ministers, central bank governors, and representatives from various sectors worldwide.
