Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa attended the annual Bahrain Banks Reception organised by the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB) on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand.
The reception was attended by Khalid Ebrahim Humaidan, Governor of the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), and senior officials from international banks and financial institutions.
Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa emphasised the vital role of the financial and banking sector in supporting economic development, progress and prosperity.
The minister highlighted Bahrain’s commitment to supporting the sector and creating the conditions necessary to strengthen the kingdom’s competitive position in the global economy, in line with the objectives of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The annual reception, organised by BAB during the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, serves as a platform to enhance Bahrain’s regional and international presence in financial and banking services, expand partnerships with global financial institutions, and highlight the competitive advantages of the kingdom’s financial and banking sector and its continued growth and development.
Shaikh Salman met with Dr Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co-operation and Egyptian Expatriates of Egypt, on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings.
Shaikh Salman affirmed the deep-rooted historical relations between Bahrain and Egypt, highlighting the continued growth and development of bilateral co-operation with the continued support of His Majesty and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and their shared commitment to further developing and expanding the strategic partnership for the benefit of both countries.
The Finance and National Economy Minister highlighted the commitment of HRH Prince Salman and Egypt’s Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly to advancing bilateral co-operation and co-ordination across broader areas, building on the agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries to achieve their shared aspirations.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed means to enhance bilateral co-operation across various sectors, particularly in finance and the economy.
The Finance Minister reaffirmed Bahrain’s commitment to building on the progress achieved through productive co-operation and creating further opportunities to advance Bahraini-Egyptian relations for mutual benefit.
The meeting also reviewed matters of mutual interest and the latest developments in the global economy.
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