Central Bank Governor Engages in Global Economic Dialogue at IMF – World Bank Meetings

The Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Professor Edward Scicluna, represented Malta at the prestigious 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), held in Washington, D.C. between 13 and 18 October. Malta's active participation underscores the country's commitment to international financial cooperation and its growing influence on the global stage.

Malta's Voice in Global Economic Forums

The IMF/WBG Annual Meetings bring together the world's most influential central bankers, finance ministers, and leading economists to discuss critical issues shaping the global economy. This year's discussions centered on the global economic outlook, financial stability, inflation and interest rates, trade policies, and strengthening international financial cooperation – areas where Malta's perspective as a sophisticated financial services hub adds valuable insight.

Strategic Engagement and High-Level Dialogue

Professor Scicluna's active engagement demonstrated Malta's commitment to remaining at the forefront of international economic discourse. He held productive discussions with IMF Executive Director Riccardo Ercoli and WBG Executive Director Matteo Bugamelli, who represent Malta in their respective institutions, reinforcing the strong relationships that underpin Malta's international standing.

The Governor's participation also included an interview with Bloomberg Newsroom, providing Malta with valuable international media exposure and showcasing the country's economic expertise to a global audience.

Building Strategic Partnerships

Professor Scicluna conducted numerous bilateral meetings with key stakeholders, demonstrating Malta's proactive approach to building strategic relationships. These included discussions with Dr Ruth Kattumuri from the Commonwealth Secretariat; IMF Article IV Mission Chief Nick Gigineishvili and his team; IMF Deputy Director Dabla-Norris; and World Bank Country Director Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye and his team working on Malta-related projects.

Additional strategic meetings involved representatives from Moody's rating agency – important for maintaining Malta's strong credit profile – the Governor of the Central Bank of Montenegro, and Alfred Kammer, Director of the European Department at the IMF.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Professor Edward Scicluna, represented Malta at the prestigious 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG).