Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Attends IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok
Nirmala Sitharaman engages in key financial discussions at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok, focusing on global economic challenges.
Bangkok, October 15 (Daily Kiran) : Central Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in Bangkok, Thailand, on October 15 to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
According to the Ministry of Finance, she will also attend meetings with finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 and G7 nations. Additionally, Sitharaman is set to hold bilateral discussions with representatives from various countries and organizations during her time in Bangkok.
Upon her arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, she was welcomed by Punit Agarwal, India’s ambassador to Thailand, along with Ruecha Varatorn, the Deputy Director-General of the Treasury Department of Thailand’s Ministry of Finance.
During this visit, Sitharaman will engage in multiple multilateral meetings and discussions focused on global economic and financial issues. Topics will include the current economic landscape and key challenges facing the financial sector.
These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss the prospects of the global economy, developmental priorities, and international financial cooperation with various countries.
Sitharaman is also scheduled to meet with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Aekniti Nitithanprapas. Furthermore, she will hold bilateral talks with finance ministers from Switzerland, Japan, Luxembourg, Bhutan, and Curacao.
She plans to meet with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, and the Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
In addition to ministerial meetings, Sitharaman will participate in various programs and discussions involving global policymakers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. These will cover topics such as India’s growth potential, trade resilience, global outreach, reforms in the international financial framework, India-ASEAN relations, and the “Developed India 2047” initiative, including a fireside chat hosted by the Atlantic Council.
Moreover, she will take part in a program organized by Germany titled “Working Together to Make Cities Investable – Mobilizing Private Capital for Urban and Water Infrastructure.”
Through these meetings and events, India aims to showcase its economic performance, reform agenda, and investment opportunities on a global platform. This engagement will also help strengthen dialogue and cooperation with international partners on issues of global economic significance.
