Washington, October 16 (QNA) - The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors, and Heads of Regional Financial Institutions from the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings, taking place in Washington, D.C., United States, from Oct. 13 to 18.

  The State of Qatar was represented by HE Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari at the meeting chaired by Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva.

The meeting discussed key strategic issues related to economic growth in the region, in addition to future outlooks and fiscal policy requirements to combat inflation. It also addressed sustainable financing strategies, ways to stimulate economic growth, and the promotion of innovation in financial development.

  Regional and global challenges were also reviewed, particularly the risks of rising inflation rates and food insecurity. The participants stressed the importance of continuing efforts to adapt to the current financial and economic developments.

  This meeting comes within the framework of enhancing regional cooperation and the exchange of insights among financial and economic policymakers, with the aim of supporting economic stability and achieving sustainable development across the region. (QNA)