Washington: The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of Arab Ministers of Finance with HE President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, which was held in cooperation with the World Bank on the sidelines of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund taking place in the US capital, Washington, from Oct. 13 to 18. The State of Qatar was represented at the meeting by HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari.

According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting comes as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation with international financial institutions, exchange views on global economic developments, and explore opportunities to support financial stability and promote sustainable growth in the region. It aims to highlight the achievements of Arab countries in terms of global and regional priorities and to explore opportunities for cooperation across several actionable economic and financial sectors, contributing to the empowerment of both regional and global economic growth.

The meeting also sheds light on the attractiveness of the investment environment in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the creation of high-quality opportunities across various sectors. It also addresses the economic and development policies expected to be adopted as part of joint GCC efforts in the coming phase.