Bangkok:HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari led Qatar's delegation at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting, held alongside the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12 to 18, 2026.
According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting addressed various global economic and financial issues. Discussions focused on key geopolitical developments, the current state and future outlook of the global economy, enhancing the resilience of economies to shocks, encouraging private investment and productivity, and fostering international cooperation to tackle common challenges.
HE Minister Al Kuwari emphasized the resilience demonstrated by the global economy despite challenges such as geopolitical tensions, trade and energy flow pressures, increased financing costs, and rapid technological advancements. He noted that resilience begins domestically but is bolstered by international cooperation, highlighting the importance of preparing for economic shocks and improving global coordination.
The Minister outlined Qatar's priorities, which include fostering sustainable growth through sound policies, boosting productivity, and increasing the role of private investment. He also stressed the significance of building resilience in energy, trade, supply chains, and financial systems while maintaining effective international cooperation to support global economic and financial stability.