Minister Vuković to Attend the Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Bangkok

Minister of Finance Mr. Novica Vuković will attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 12 [date incomplete]. The Annual Meetings bring together finance and development ministers, central bank governors, representatives of the private sector, civil society, academia and international institutions to exchange views on key issues concerning the global economy and financial system. During his stay in Bangkok, Minister Vuković will participate in the substantive programme of the Annual Meetings with representatives of international financial institutions and other relevant partners, focusing on current issues of economic and financial development, international cooperation and the strengthening of partnerships. Minister Vuković’s participation represents an important opportunity for Montenegro, as a country advancing towards European Union membership, to present its economic potential, reform progress and investment opportunities, and to further position itself as a reliable partner to the international financial community. This year’s host, Thailand, last hosted the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in 1991. Their return to Bangkok confirms Asia’s importance in shaping the global economic and financial agenda.