The Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) announced that Governor Yahya Shunnar is participating in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., running from 20 to 26 April, accompanied by a PMA delegation and the Financial Follow-Up Unit. Alongside the meetings’ agenda topics, including trade wars and their impact on markets and economies, central bank independence, and approaches to rising global public debt, the Governor is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with IMF and World Bank officials and with representatives from the United States and Europe. Discussions are intended to cover the economic repercussions of the ongoing Israeli aggression and war against the Palestinian people and the key challenges facing Palestine, alongside participation in panel discussions and engagement with Arab and international financial and banking sector figures to support cooperation and the exchange of expertise, as well as to highlight developments in the Palestinian banking sector and progress in aligning with international standards and banking best practices.
Palestine Monetary Authority 2025-04-22
Palestine Monetary Authority Governor joins IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings for bilateral talks on Palestine’s economic challenges
Palestine Monetary Authority Governor Yahya Shunnar is attending the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., focusing on trade wars, central bank independence, and global debt. He will engage in discussions with IMF, World Bank, U.S., and European officials on the economic impact of Israeli aggression on Palestine and regional challenges. The meetings aim to foster cooperation, exchange expertise, and highlight Palestinian banking sector developments.