• Foreign Minister takes part in the governors' plenary session at the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings

Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, and Rami Aboulnaga, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), took part on Friday, October 16, 2026, in the governors' plenary session, attended by Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand; Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group; Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund; and Carlos Carvallo Spalding, Governor of the Central Bank of Paraguay and Chair of the 2026 Annual Meetings. The session was held as part of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

Discussions at the plenary highlighted the importance of international cooperation in tackling economic challenges, making the most of technology and artificial intelligence, and strengthening developing countries' ability to achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth. The session also addressed the importance of uniting international efforts to support economic stability, stimulate investment and create sustainable jobs, helping to strengthen economic resilience and achieve long-term development.