Frank Feighan to represent Ireland at IMF meetings
Minister of State Frank Feighan will attend the 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok. The event offers a platform for global economic dialogue, with Feighan also representing the EU Presidency at the G20 finance meeting.
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Minister of State Frank Feighan, responsible for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, is set to travel to Bangkok, Thailand from 13 to 16 October to participate in the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group. This prestigious event provides a crucial opportunity for ministers and governors worldwide to discuss key fiscal, monetary, and economic developments.
Ahead of his trip, Minister Feighan expressed his anticipation for the meetings, recognising Thailand’s role as host and highlighting the importance of multilateral cooperation amidst ongoing global conflicts and economic uncertainty. He will also represent the European Union in Ireland’s capacity as Presidency of the Council of the EU during the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.
During his visit, Feighan will engage in various sessions, including the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, the Ukrainian Ministerial Roundtable, and the IMF Anti-Money Laundering and Corruption Thematic Fund Ministerial. He will also participate in the World Bank Development Committee and plenary meetings, ensuring Ireland's voice contributes fully to addressing global economic challenges. The Annual Meetings usually take place in Washington D.C., but are hosted outside the US every three years, with Thailand hosting in 2026.
Ahead of his trip, Minister Feighan expressed his anticipation for the meetings, recognising Thailand’s role as host and highlighting the importance of multilateral cooperation amidst ongoing global conflicts and economic uncertainty. He will also represent the European Union in Ireland’s capacity as Presidency of the Council of the EU during the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.
During his visit, Feighan will engage in various sessions, including the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, the Ukrainian Ministerial Roundtable, and the IMF Anti-Money Laundering and Corruption Thematic Fund Ministerial. He will also participate in the World Bank Development Committee and plenary meetings, ensuring Ireland's voice contributes fully to addressing global economic challenges. The Annual Meetings usually take place in Washington D.C., but are hosted outside the US every three years, with Thailand hosting in 2026.
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