Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan Heads Saudi Delegation to 2026 IMF-World Bank Meetings in Bangkok

Delegation Led by Finance Minister

According to the source, Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan is leading Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group, which began in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday.

Delegation Members

The source said the delegation includes Governor of the Saudi Central Bank Ayman Alsayari; Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif; Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations Khalid Bawazier; CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development Sultan Almarshad; CEO of the National Debt Management Center Hani Almedaini; and experts from the Ministry of Finance, SAMA, SFD, NDMC, and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

Meeting Agenda

During the six‑day meetings, the minister will take part in the IMF and Gulf Cooperation Council 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 World Bank Group.

Additional Participation and Discussions

The source added that Al‑Jadaan and the governor of SAMA will also join the Third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held under the U.S. Presidency, where discussions will focus on key developments in the global economy, emerging challenges and ways to strengthen international economic cooperation.

Al‑Jadaan will chair the International Monetary and Financial Committee meeting, during which members will exchange views on global economic developments, including growth prospects and emerging risks, and cover global economic policy priorities and the IMF’s role in providing financial assistance, advice and capacity development to its members.

The minister of finance will also attend the World Bank Group Governor’s Development Committee meeting to discuss the latest updates on the WBG’s development strategies, including its contribution to job creation, private sector enablement and support for policy reforms that attract investment and promote economic growth.

Global Platform Role

The source noted that the Annual Meetings serve as a global platform bringing together finance ministers, central bankers, senior officials from international organizations, private sector executives, civil society representatives and academics to discuss the global economy, sustainable development, poverty eradication and other economic and financial topics.