Syria, G7, Japan Finance Ministers Attend Washington Meetings

Syria's new leadership is seeking foreign funding for reconstruction efforts after years of civil war, with a delegation attending the World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington to engage with global finance leaders. Meanwhile, finance ministers and central bank governors from the G7 nations will also convene in Washington to discuss pressing global economic challenges, including inflation and the ongoing situation in Ukraine, although some analysts doubt the meeting's impact without significant political figures. Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is set to attend the IMF and World Bank meetings, preparing for potential trade challenges stemming from new tariffs announced by the U.S. Additionally, Japan's Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato plans to attend the same meetings and is seeking bilateral discussions with other finance leaders. These gatherings are critical for addressing economic strategies and responses to global trade pressures. Overall, these meetings highlight the interconnectedness of global economies and the urgency for collaborative solutions.