Bangkok:Iraqi Finance Minister Faleh Al-Sari met with Ousmane Dione, World Bank Group Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, to discuss financing strategic projects and supporting economic reforms in Iraq.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting took place in Bangkok, Thailand, on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. Central Bank Governor Nizar Nasser Hussein was also in attendance.

Al-Sari emphasized the World Bank’s role as a key partner in Iraq’s economic and financial reform efforts. He highlighted Iraq’s interest in leveraging the Group’s technical expertise and financial support to implement strategic projects across the energy, education, transport, and digital transformation sectors, aiming to promote sustainable development and enhance public service efficiency.

Ousmane Dione praised the ongoing coordination between the World Bank Group and the Ministry of Finance. He noted that the Ministry had established effective operational mechanisms and communication channels with the Group, and acknowledged a strong commitment to advancing joint initiatives. Dione described this as a positive foundation for further cooperation to support Iraq’s economic and financial goals in the future.