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The Saudi finance delegation concluded its 12–17 October participation in the 2026 IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok. Mohammed Aljadaan’s IMFC chair term was extended to January 2028.

The Finance Ministry said discussions covered global shocks, trade tensions, debt, supply chains, energy flows and the role of private-sector-led growth. At the MENAP meeting, Aljadaan also stressed using fiscal buffers efficiently while preserving room to respond to future shocks.