The Bank of Israel reported that the International Monetary Fund’s annual mission has begun its routine discussions on developments in the Israeli economy, launching consultations across the public and private sectors. Led by Kotaro Ishi, the mission will meet senior officials from the Bank of Israel and the Ministry of Finance, alongside senior officials from other government ministries, commercial banks, and private sector representatives. At the conclusion of the meetings, the mission will publish a concluding statement, after which a detailed annual report will be prepared and submitted to the IMF’s Executive Board for consideration.