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According to CCTV, the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group have begun in Bangkok, Thailand's capital. More than 15,000 policymakers, economists, officials, business representatives and journalists from 191 countries and regions are attending the meetings, which began on Monday and will continue through Sunday at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

Plenary sessions, ministerial meetings, panel discussions and press conferences will address the global economy and financial markets, development financing, as well as the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies.

The agenda also includes artificial intelligence and employment, along with mobilizing private capital for investment and development. Discussions will explore ways to unlock greater investment potential and support infrastructure development to create new opportunities for economic growth and employment.

Thailand, as the host country, aims to strengthen its international profile and position itself as a regional economic hub and a major destination for large-scale international conferences.