The International Monetary Fund is working with countries in Central Asia and states in the Middle East.

The entities involved

• Central Asia →

  subregion of the Asian continent

  • IMF comments and discussions highlight trade expansion opportunities for Central Asia and Caucasus with Europe and China, focusing on Middle Corridor integration.09:14
  • Economic opportunities are drawing Russians to both the Caucasus and Central Asia regions.07:55
• International Monetary Fund →

  international financial institution

  • The IMF is tracking Qatar's gas production recovery and analyzing the economic outlook for the Middle East.09:23
  • During the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, an African Finance Minister challenged the World Bank on capital costs for African economies.09:15
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Attacks on vital energy infrastructure intensify the US-Iran war, leading to global energy supply chain disruptions and talks regarding conflict resolution.09:16
  • The Middle East conflict is impacting global crude prices, coinciding with the IMF reviewing structural conditions and reforms related to Pakistan.09:05

Related events

• Alexander De Croo spoke at IMF and World Bank annual meetings, addressing the Middle East region.Sun 04:21
• The International Monetary Fund published a report in New Delhi on January 1, 2026.Tue 05:30
• Alexander De Croo spoke at the IMF and World Bank annual meetings, addressing the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.Sun 04:21
• Syria seeks cooperation with the IMF and World Bank Group during their annual meetings in Bangkok.Sun 14:01
• The International Monetary Fund convened a dialogue in Thailand, featuring Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.Tue 15:44