Saudi Gazette report
WASHINGTON — Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan leads Saudi Arabia’s delegation attending the World Bank Group (WBG) and International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025 Annual Meetings, which will begin on Monday in Washington D.C.The Saudi delegation includes Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) Ayman Alsayari; Assistant Minister of Finance for Macro-Fiscal Policies and International Relations Eng. Abdullah Bin Zaraah; Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif; Deputy Minister of Finance for International Affairs Khalid Bawazier; CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Sultan Almarshad; CEO of the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) Hani Almedaini; SAMA’s Assistant Governor for Monetary Affairs Talal Al-Homoud; SAMA’s Deputy Governor for Payments Abdulaziz Abanmi; and experts from the Ministry of Finance, SAMA, SFD, NDMC, and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA).During the six-day meetings, Al-Jadaan and Alsayari will participate in the Fourth G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Meeting, held under the South African Presidency, to discuss developments in the global economy and ways to enhance global cooperation to address challenges.Al-Jadaan will also participate in the WBG Development Committee meeting to discuss updates in the WBG’s development strategies, including its role in helping create jobs as a key economic driver, enabling the private sector, and supporting countries in reforming policies that attract investment and promote economic growth.Al-Jadaan will chair the IMFC meeting, where members will exchange views on global economic developments, including growth prospects and emerging risks. Discussions will cover global economic policy priorities and the IMF’s role in addressing these challenges through financial assistance, advice, and capacity development for members.The Annual Meetings serve as a global platform bringing together finance ministers, central bank governors, senior officials from international organizations, private-sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics to discuss global issues, including the global economy, sustainable development, poverty eradication, and other economic and financial topics.