Poland’s Ministry of Finance reported on Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański’s discussions on global economic growth, financial stability and support for Polish companies expanding abroad during the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Bangkok on Oct. 13–18, 2026. The visit also included meetings with international investors and discussions on European defense spending and further support for Ukraine. At the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting on Oct. 15, Domański emphasized economic security and resilience to global challenges. Poland highlighted the development of secure digital financial services, stronger cyber resilience, more effective fraud prevention and financial education. Discussions also addressed the role of investment and innovation in growth, alongside challenges arising from artificial intelligence and rising sovereign debt. On financing international expansion, Domański met International Finance Corporation Managing Director Makhtar Diop and representatives of Polish development institutions to explore combining domestic development financing with international funding instruments. These discussions focused on facilitating Polish companies’ investment abroad. A separate event with African finance ministers and African Union representatives examined economic cooperation, while meetings with international investors promoted investment opportunities in Poland.

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