His Excellency the Saudi Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Aljadaan, is heading the Kingdom's delegation to the 2024 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Annual Meetings, as well as the 4th G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting, both to be held October 21-26, 2024 in Washington, D.C.

The Saudi Delegation will also include His Excellency the Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Mr. Ayman Alsayari; His Excellency the Saudi Vice Minister of Finance, Mr. Abdulmuhsen Alkhalaf; the Deputy Minister of Finance for International Affairs, Mr. Khalid Bawazier; the Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif; and a number of specialists from the Saudi Ministry of Finance,SAMA, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), and the National Debt Management Center (NDMC).

Minister Aljadaan will chair the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meeting, and its members will exchange views on developments in the global economy.

They will discuss global economic policy priorities and the role of the IMF in addressing these developments through advice and capacitydevelopment for member nations, as well as through provision of financial support to nations in need.

In addition, Minister Aljadaan and SAMA Governor Alsayari will participate in the 4th G20 FMCBG Meeting under the Brazilian Presidency, which aims to foster in-depth discussion on global economic and development issues, as well as to enhance multilateralcooperation to address the challenges facing the global economy.

The Annual Meetings will bring together finance ministers, central bankers, international organizations and private sector leaders, representatives from civil society organizations, and academics to discuss global financial and economic developments, as well as other important topics such as sustainable development, global financial stability, and poverty eradication.