Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, participated on Friday in the general session of governors at the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and Carlos Carvallo Spalding, President of the Central Bank of Paraguay and Chair of the 2026 Annual Meetings, attended the event.
Discussions focused on the importance of strengthening international co-operation to address global economic challenges, harness the potential of technology and artificial intelligence, and enhance developing countries’ capacity to achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth.
Participants also stressed the need for co-ordinated international action to safeguard economic stability, stimulate investment and create sustainable employment opportunities.
They noted that stronger international collaboration would help improve economic resilience and lay the foundations for long-term development.
