Iran’s Economy Minister Arrives in Bangkok for 2026 IMF–World Bank Meetings

Iran’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, Seyyed Ali Madanizadeh, arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday at the head of a delegation of economic officials and experts to attend the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG).

According to Shada, Iran’s economic affairs and finance news service, the delegation includes Central Bank of Iran Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati; Shamseddin Hosseini, chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Economic Affairs Committee; Morteza Zamanian, deputy minister for economic policy and strategic coordination; and Mahdi Heydari, deputy minister and head of the Organization for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran (OIETAI).

During the visit, Madanizadeh is scheduled to participate in meetings related to the annual gathering and hold consultations with officials from international financial institutions and economic policymakers from other countries.

The agenda includes exploring ways to expand economic and financial cooperation, pursuing issues of interest to Iran in its engagement with international financial institutions, and exchanging views on measures to promote sustainable economic growth and strengthen the resilience of the global economy.

The Iranian delegation’s participation will also provide an opportunity to present Iran’s perspectives on developments in the international economy and underscore the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to support economic development across countries.

The 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group are being held in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 12 to 18. The meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, senior economic officials, private-sector representatives, and experts from international institutions and countries around the world.

Publish Date: 14 October 2026 - 15:40
Last Update: 14 October 2026 - 15:40

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