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Switzerland at 2026 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings and G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Bangkok

President Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor Karin Keller‑Sutter, and SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel will attend the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok from 15‑17 October 2026, where Switzerland will sign a CHF 40 million partnership with the IMF and advocate for economic openness at the G20 finance ministers meeting. The meetings will address global economic challenges, including geopolitical tensions and trade disputes, and emphasize sound public finances, financial stability, and innovation‑friendly policies. Switzerland’s participation aims to strengthen its influence in the IMF an…

Published
14 Oct 2026
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Bangkok / Policy
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President Guy Parmelin, Federal Councillor Karin Keller‑Sutter, and SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel will attend the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok from 15‑17 October 2026, where Switzerland will sign a CHF 40 million partnership with the IMF and advocate for economic openness at the G20 finance ministers meeting. The meetings will address global economic challenges, including geopolitical tensions and trade disputes, and emphasize sound public finances, financial stability, and innovation‑friendly policies. Switzerland’s participation aims to strengthen its influence in the IMF an…

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