Beirut: Iraq’s Minister of Finance, Taif Sami Mohammed, participated in the Arab Forum on Public Finance and Budget, held in Beirut from November 12-13, with the participation of ministers, officials, and experts from various Arab countries, as well as representatives of international and regional organizations. The forum discussed the main fiscal challenges and financial policies facing Arab states.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the forum opened with a ministerial session dedicated to discussing public spending, social sector priorities, and fiscal sustainability in the region. The session emphasized the importance of directing resources toward social development priorities and reviewed reforms and policies aimed at enhancing spending efficiency and supporting sustainable fiscal frameworks.

The session also highlighted successful models and practical experiences in improving public expenditure management and discussed the challenges facing governments in promoting investment in human development, social protection, and essential services.

The statement added that the forum aims to strengthen Arab dialogue and cooperation in the field of public finance and budgeting, and to facilitate the exchange of experiences and perspectives that contribute to fiscal sustainability and the achievement of economic and social development across the region.