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WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan participated in a roundtable meeting on April 14, organized by the US Chamber of Commerce, with the participation of private sector leaders, on the sidelines of the 2026 International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Spring Meetings, held in Washington, DC.
During the meeting, the minister affirmed that Saudi Arabia has demonstrated its ability to absorb economic shocks and maintain economic stability, noting that the Kingdom continues to implement structural reforms aimed at economic diversification and strengthening the role of the private sector.
He also underscored the ongoing efforts to enhance the attractive investment environment based on transparency and stability, reinforcing investor confidence and supporting capital inflows.
The minister further noted that the Kingdom continues to offer valuable investment opportunities despite global uncertainty, particularly in key sectors such as logistics, technology, and industry, emphasizing that investors who focus on long-term economic fundamentals are best positioned to capitalize on these opportunities.
He concluded by reaffirming that Saudi Arabia remains a reliable partner in supporting global economic stability through balanced policies and a long-term development vision that fosters sustainable growth and reinforces the Kingdom’s position as an attractive investment destination.
Al-Jadaan is heading Saudi Arabia’s delegation participating in the meetings, which will conclude on April 18.
The Saudi delegation includes Governor of the Saudi Central Bank, or SAMA, Ayman Al-Sayari; Assistant Minister of Finance for Macro-Fiscal Policies and International Relations Abdullah Bin Zaraah; and Deputy Chair of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, or IMFC, Ryadh Al-Khareif.
The delegation also includes SAMA’s Deputy Governor for Investment, Majed Al-Awad; Deputy Minister of Finance for International Relations, Khalid Bawazier; and CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, Sultan Al-Marshad; along with CEO of the National Debt Management Center, Hani Al-Medaini; and experts from the Ministry of Finance, SAMA, SFD, and the NDMC.
Minister Al-Jadaan is scheduled to chair the IMFC of the IMF, which will discuss global economic developments, growth prospects, and challenges facing the global economy, as well as ways to enhance the stability of the international financial system and support multilateral cooperation.
He will also participate in the WBG’s Development Committee meeting, which will discuss priority economic and development topics facing the global economy.
The Spring Meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, and senior officials from international financial institutions, as well as representatives from the private sector, civil society organizations, and academia, to discuss key issues related to the global economy, the international financial system, development, and shared economic challenges.