Opening the session, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the world was undergoing profound changes driven by artificial intelligence, climate change, and geopolitical divisions. He reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to connecting markets, capital, and technology and working closely with international financial institutions to turn dialogue into practical cooperation that benefits people.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva warned that, despite projected growth of 3.1% this year, the world economy continued to face serious headwinds from energy supply shocks, geopolitical volatility, and short-term inflationary pressures. She urged governments to urgently rebuild financial buffers and bring public debt under control.
The IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings are among the world’s largest multilateral forums on economic and financial issues.
