Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman to Attend IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok
- IBEF
- October 15, 2026
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman is visiting Bangkok, Thailand, from October 14 to 18, 2026, to participate in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. The visit also includes meetings of G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, providing a platform for discussions on major global economic and financial developments. During the five-day visit, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman will participate in multilateral deliberations on the global economic outlook, financial sector developments, development priorities and international financial cooperation. These engagements will enable India to exchange perspectives with international partners on emerging economic challenges and contribute to discussions on strengthening global financial cooperation.
Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Mr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, and the Finance Ministers of Switzerland, Japan, Luxembourg, Bhutan and Curaçao. She will meet Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and the Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation. Other engagements include a fireside chat hosted by the Atlantic Council on India’s growth outlook, trade resilience, reform of the international financial architecture, India-ASEAN relations and the roadmap towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman will also participate in a German-hosted side event focusing on mobilising private capital to make cities investable, particularly for urban and water infrastructure. These interactions are expected to highlight India’s economic performance, ongoing reform priorities and investment opportunities, while strengthening engagement with global policymakers, financial institutions and development partners.
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