The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), is participating in the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which will is held in Washington DC from 10th to 16th April. The UAE delegation is headed by Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs.
Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini stated that the ministry is keen on attending and participating in such international events, engaging in the international decision-making process and unifying efforts to serve the countries of the region and the world. “Today, the global economy is facing unprecedented changes and challenges that require concerted efforts and visions to draw solutions that align with various countries’ requirements and development plans, thereby achieving comprehensive and sustainable economic, social and environmental development for future generations.”
The 2023 Spring Meetings will discuss various topics like global macroeconomic challenges, the latest developments in digitisation and financial services technology, climate affairs, the path towards equality, and the latest global economic developments.
Al Hussaini will chair the Development Committee meeting alongside David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, and Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
The meeting will discuss the WBG’s roadmap for addressing development challenges, as well as the development of the WBG’s mission, operations and resources to exchange preliminary views on its development priorities.
