Bangkok:Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Maait, Executive Director and Representative of the Arab Group at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Tuesday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the secretary-general's participation in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group (WBG).
According to Saudi Press Agency, the discussions focused on various topics of mutual interest, particularly areas of economic cooperation between the GCC and the World Bank Group concerning Arab countries, aiming to serve shared interests.
The two officials also examined the economic and financial challenges currently facing the region. They discussed several proposals, including establishing a mechanism for training and organizing joint workshops, to enhance relations between GCC states and the IMF.
