Qatar's Ministry of Finance announced that Minister of Finance Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari participated in the Group of Twenty (G20) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C. His remarks focused on the economic impacts of geopolitical conflicts and the need to shift towards international cooperation to support stability and resilience. The meeting discussions highlighted slower global growth, trade disruptions, rising inflation and declining investment, particularly in emerging economies. Al Kuwari linked these pressures to higher energy and transportation costs and persistent inflationary dynamics, and reiterated Qatar’s commitment to supporting global energy security, working with partners to stabilise markets, and promoting economic partnerships that address geopolitical challenges without deepening divisions.
Ministry of Finance (Qatar) 2026-04-16
Qatar's Ministry of Finance calls for stronger international cooperation and energy market stability at G20 finance leaders meeting
Qatar’s Ministry of Finance reported that Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari joined the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held alongside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., where participants examined the economic impacts of geopolitical conflicts and stressed international cooperation to support stability and resilience, amid slower global growth, trade disruptions, rising inflation and declining investment.