The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Finance and the Qatar Central Bank, participated in the meeting of finance ministers, central bank governors and heads of regional financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) region. This is on the sidelines of its participation in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, which will be held from October 12 to 18, 2026 in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand.
His Excellency Mr. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, His Excellency Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Governor of Qatar Central Bank, and their accompanying delegation participated in the meeting, which was chaired by Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Director General of the International Monetary Fund. The meeting was attended by a number of finance ministers, central bank governors, and heads of regional financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The meeting discussed the main strategic issues and economic growth in the region, in addition to future prospects and fiscal policy requirements to combat inflation. Sustainable financing strategies, stimulating economic growth, and supporting innovation in the areas of financial development were also reviewed.
