The Arab Monetary Fund convened the 49th Annual Meeting of the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities in Tunis, hosted by the Central Bank of Tunisia. Discussions centred on key economic challenges, including the impact of trade wars on economic stability and the role of monetary policy in responding to heightened global uncertainty. Agenda items also covered strengthening cybersecurity in the financial sector, reviewing progress on the Arab Instant Payments Initiative, and considering Arab financial and economic stability reports. The meeting included preparations for a Joint Arab Statement for the forthcoming International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings.
Arab Monetary Fund 2025-09-17
Arab Monetary Fund convenes 49th Council of Arab Central Bank Governors meeting in Tunis focusing on trade-war risks, cybersecurity and instant payments
The Arab Monetary Fund held the 49th Annual Meeting of the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities in Tunis, focusing on economic challenges such as trade wars, monetary policy, and cybersecurity. The agenda included the Arab Instant Payments Initiative, financial stability reports, and preparations for a Joint Arab Statement for the upcoming International Monetary Fund and World Bank Annual Meetings.