The UAE Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) officially signed the host agreement for the 2029 World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings in a ceremony held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The ceremony marked the occasion when Thailand’s hosting of the 2026 Annual Meetings had come to an end, with the formal handover to the United Arab Emirates as the next host country in 2029.

IMF–World Bank Group jointly thank Thai authorities for hosting the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings. Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Mr. Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (WBG), hosted the IMF/WBG Meeting Secretariat Thank-You Reception to express their appreciation to Thailand’s organizing team and all those whose dedication and hard work contributed to the successful preparation and delivery of the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.

Thailand has announced the “Bangkok Dialogue Notes”, outlining five key ideas from the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. The initiative aims to strengthen international cooperation amid global economic challenges and advance Thailand’s role as a “Trusted Connector.”

The reception welcomed more than 4,000 participants, including delegates from around the world and guests of the Thai Government, under the theme “A Journey to New Horizons.” The event was led by Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister of Thailand; Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; and Mr. Vitai Ratanakorn, Governor of the Bank of Thailand, at One Bangkok Forum on 16 October 2026.