Islamic Development Bank Delegation Attends Bangkok Meetings
IsDB Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser will discuss economic stability and development finance at the annual meetings in Bangkok.
Islamic Development Bank Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser is preparing to lead a high-level delegation to the 2026 World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings to be held in Bangkok.
Bangkok Summit and Strategic Talks
Islamic Development Bank Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser is heading to participate in the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings, scheduled to take place in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, from October 12-19, 2026. These meetings, held in a complex global economic environment, aim to establish strategic dialogues with finance ministers and leaders of multilateral development banks.
Bilateral Contacts and Host Visit
As part of his engagements during the summit, Dr. Al Jasser will hold a bilateral meeting with host country Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ekniti Nitithanprapas. Strategic issues such as economic stability, trade resilience, and increasing development finance will be addressed in these talks.
Trade Diversification and Panel Session
Dr. Al Jasser will participate as a panelist in the session titled "Trade Diversification in Turbulent Times: Implications for Economic Stability and Growth," scheduled for Wednesday, October 14. The impacts of changing global trade dynamics on emerging markets and member countries' economic transformation strategies will be discussed in this session.
Islamic Finance and Critical Regional Meetings
Delivering a keynote address at the high-level forum on the topic "Islamic Finance: From Crisis Resilience to Transition Finance," Dr. Al Jasser will emphasize the sector's role in transformation processes. He will also participate in the MENAP and Arab Governors meetings to be held with IMF and World Bank officials.
Partnerships with International Institutions
On the sidelines of the summit, bilateral meetings will be held with senior representatives of leading international development institutions such as the Agence Française de Développement, UNDP, and IFAD. These contacts will lay the groundwork for strengthening global partnerships for sustainable development.