New Delhi,: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand, from October 14 to 18, 2026, to participate in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group.
During the visit, Sitharaman is also scheduled to attend meetings of the G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG). Her programme includes multilateral discussions on global economic developments, financial sector issues, development priorities and international financial cooperation.
Sitharaman to Hold Bilateral Meetings with Global Finance Leaders
The Finance Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas, as well as the finance ministers of Switzerland, Japan, Luxembourg, Bhutan and Curaçao.
She is also expected to meet Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF, and the Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).
These engagements are expected to provide opportunities to exchange views on international economic developments, strengthen bilateral ties and discuss areas of cooperation with partner countries and financial institutions.
India to Highlight Economic Growth and Reform Priorities
Sitharaman will participate in discussions and events involving international policymakers, financial institutions and other stakeholders. The engagements will focus on India’s economic outlook, trade resilience, international outreach and reform priorities.
Among the scheduled events is a fireside chat hosted by the Atlantic Council. Discussions will cover India’s growth outlook, trade resilience, reform of the international financial architecture, India-ASEAN relations and the country’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
The Finance Minister is also scheduled to participate in a Germany-hosted side event titled Working Together to Make Cities Investable – Mobilising Private Capital for Urban and Water Infrastructure. The event will focus on ways to mobilise private investment for urban development and water infrastructure.
Focus on Global Economic Cooperation
The IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings and the G20 and G7 finance discussions bring together policymakers to exchange perspectives on global economic conditions, financial stability and development challenges.
Sitharaman’s participation will provide a platform to present India’s economic performance, investment opportunities and reform agenda to international partners. The meetings will also support dialogue on shared economic challenges and cooperation with multilateral institutions.
The visit reflects India’s continued engagement with international financial organisations and partner countries on issues affecting the global economy, development financing and cross-border economic cooperation.
Source: (PIB)
