Bangkok:Finance Minister Falih Sari met with World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Ousmane Dione to discuss funding for strategic projects and support for economic reforms in Iraq. This meeting took place on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.
According to Iraqi News Agency, the discussions were held in Bangkok, Thailand, with the presence of Central Bank Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein. The World Bank was recognized as a key partner in Iraq’s economic and financial reform efforts. Baghdad aims to leverage the group’s expertise and financing to implement significant projects in sectors such as energy, education, transport, and digital transformation.
These initiatives are expected to support sustainable development and enhance the efficiency of public services in Iraq. Dione acknowledged the successful coordination with the Finance Ministry, highlighting established mechanisms for cooperation and communication with the World Bank.
This collaboration is anticipated to facilitate steps to support Iraq’s economic and financial priorities in the future.