IMF, World Bank Annual Meetings Begin in Bangkok

Report Summary

The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group have begun in Bangkok, Thailand, bringing together over 15,000 delegates from 191 countries to discuss the global economy. A Sri Lankan delegation, including the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, is scheduled to attend. Deputy Minister of Finance Dr. Anil Jayantha indicated the discussions will cover Sri Lanka's economic progress, stability, and future transformation plans.