Finance Ministers Discuss Economic Strategies at IMF, World Bank Spring Meetings

Finance ministers from Armenia, Ghana, Greece, and Qatar actively participated in the 2025 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, engaging in discussions aimed at addressing macroeconomic challenges and promoting stability in their respective regions. Armenia focused on reviewing its IMF stand-by program and solidifying agreements on economic policy with IMF officials. Ghana announced robust reforms, including a government-commissioned audit of public payables, amendments to procurement and financial management laws, and the creation of an Independent Fiscal Council to enhance transparency and fiscal discipline. Qatar reiterated its commitment to Lebanon’s recovery, emphasizing international coordination and readiness to support initiatives for stability and reconstruction. Greece’s finance minister engaged in high-level meetings and forums to discuss the country’s economic prospects and international economic developments, underlining global cooperation amid evolving financial landscapes.