Central Bank of Bahrain Governor Khalid Humaidan chaired a joint meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council central bank governors and People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng in Bangkok, held alongside the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group. Discussions focused on expanding financial cooperation between the GCC member states and China, including investment ties and payment system development. In his opening remarks, Humaidan identified digital transformation, particularly digital payments, as an opportunity to deepen cooperation. Participants also explored further collaboration between the GCC central banks and the People’s Bank of China.
Central Bank of Bahrain chairs GCC-China talks on payment systems and investment ties
Central Bank of Bahrain Governor Khalid Humaidan chaired talks between GCC central bank governors and People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng. The meeting covered investment ties, payment systems and broader financial cooperation, with digital payments identified as a key opportunity.