The State of Qatar is participating in the meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors from the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAP) Region.
The meeting is being held on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), taking place from October 12 to 18 in Bangkok, the Kingdom of Thailand.
Qatar is represented at the meeting by His Excellency the Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari and His Excellency the Governor of the Qatar Central Bank Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud al-Thani.
Chaired by Managing Director of IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, and attended by several finance ministers and central bank governors from MENAP, the meeting explored key strategic issues, economic growth in the region, future prospects, and the requirements for anti-inflation financial policies.
In addition, the gathering discussed sustainable financing strategies, efforts to spur economic growth, and support for innovation in financial sector development.
