Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Attends IMF-World Bank Meetings in Bangkok
Nirmala Sitharaman's Visit to Bangkok
File image of FM Nirmala Sitharaman(Photo: IANS)
New Delhi, Oct 15: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to participate in the annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank in Bangkok, Thailand, starting Thursday.
In addition to these meetings, she will engage in discussions with G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, along with various bilateral talks with multiple nations and organizations during her time in Bangkok, as stated by the Finance Ministry.
Upon her arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport, she was greeted by Puneet Agrawal, India's Ambassador to Thailand, and Ruecha Varatorn, Deputy Director General of the Treasury Department, Ministry of Finance, Thailand.
Throughout her visit, the Finance Minister will take part in numerous multilateral discussions focusing on significant global economic and financial matters, including recent economic trends and challenges within the financial sector. These interactions will facilitate the exchange of views on the global economic landscape, developmental goals, and international financial collaboration.
She is also expected to hold bilateral discussions with Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, as well as with the Finance Ministers from Switzerland, Japan, Luxembourg, Bhutan, and Curacao.
Additionally, Sitharaman will meet with Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the IMF, and the Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), according to an official announcement.
Beyond ministerial meetings, she will engage in dialogues and events with global policymakers, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.
Topics of discussion will include an Atlantic Council chat on India's growth prospects, trade resilience, reforming the international financial system, India's relationship with ASEAN, and the vision for 'Viksit Bharat 2047.' There will also be a side event hosted by Germany focusing on 'Working Together to Make Cities Investable – Mobilising Private Capital for Urban and Water Infrastructure.'
These engagements aim to showcase India's economic achievements, reform agendas, and investment potential while enhancing dialogue and cooperation with international partners on globally significant economic issues.