Qatar participates in MENAP Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors meeting

Washington DC: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Finance participated in the meeting of finance ministers, central bank governors and...

Washington DC: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Finance participated in the meeting of finance ministers, central bank governors and heads of regional financial institutions in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAP) region, on the sidelines of its participation in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) held between April 21-26, 2025 in Washington DC, USA.

The meeting discussed the main strategic issues and economic growth in the region, in addition to future prospects and fiscal policy requirements to combat inflation.

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, and his accompanying delegation participated in the meeting, which was chaired by Managing Director of the IMF Kristalina Georgieva.

During his participation, the Minister of Finance emphasized the importance of the efforts made by the International Monetary Fund in finding appropriate solutions to address the various challenges facing the world today. 

He also highlighted the initiatives undertaken by the State of Qatar to ensure fiscal sustainability through growth-friendly fiscal consolidation, which increases savings in the interest of intergenerational equity.