The Minister of Economic Affairs participates in the opening of the Islamic Development Bank meetings in Azerbaijan.
Discussions on Islamic finance, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development
Written by: Mohammed Omran
The annual meetings of the Islamic Development Bank for 2026 were opened this morning in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, with the participation of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Dr. Abdullah Ould Suleiman Ould Cheikh Sidiya, along with the Governor of the Central Bank of Mauritania, Dr. Mohamed El Amine Ould Dhehbi.
The proceedings of this session were launched under the high supervision of His Excellency the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and with the broad participation of the Ministers of Finance, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation from the member states of the group, along with leaders of international financial institutions, development experts and financial policymakers from around the world.
This year’s meetings are being held under the theme “Regional Integration: A Catalyst for Sustainable Prosperity”, reflecting the group’s new direction within its ten-year plan (2026–2035) aimed at promoting inclusive growth and regional resilience.
The activities of this session include formal meetings of the Boards of Governors, forums dedicated to the private sector, and high-level dialogues highlighting development priorities and addressing current economic challenges.
The program will also feature events dedicated to discussing Islamic finance, youth employment, climate change adaptation, innovation, artificial intelligence applications, the digital economy, sustainable bonds, health security, and regional connectivity in the fields of energy and trade.
The Minister of Economic Affairs participates in the opening of the Islamic Development Bank meetings in Azerbaijan.
The Mauritanian delegation’s participation in these meetings aims to strengthen partnerships with the Islamic Development Bank Group and mobilize the necessary funding for national projects, as well as to actively contribute to formulating shared development visions that serve economic integration and achieve sustainable development.
