By Zamzam Daqarre - Reporter
BANGKOK, 14 October 2026 — Somalia has discussed economic reforms and development financing with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Finance Minister Bihi Iman Egeh met senior officials from both institutions on the sidelines of their annual meetings in Bangkok, according to Somalia's Ministry of Finance.
Egeh met World Bank Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa Ndiame Diop and Zarau Kibwe, an executive director at the bank representing a constituency that includes Somalia.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation, the bank's support for Somalia's development programmes and new opportunities for collaboration amid changes in the global economy.
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Separately, Egeh met Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF's Middle East and Central Asia Department, to discuss implementation of Somalia's economic reform programme.
The discussions also focused on helping Somalia adapt to global economic developments and expanding financing for sustainable development projects.
The Ministry said the minister and his delegation will hold further meetings with officials from international financial institutions and partner countries.
Egeh is also expected to address plenary sessions on economic conditions in Somalia and the wider region.
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