From a total of 10 countries that expressed interest, Greece, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates qualified for the final short list.
Greece is in the final five candidate countries for hosting the Annual Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in 2026, following a request submitted by the Ministry of Finance.
In particular, from the total of 10 countries that expressed interest, Greece, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates qualified for the final short list.
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The final selection of the host country will take place in 2023.
According to the relevant announcement of the Ministry of Finance, this qualification comes after an initiative of the ministry with the support of the government and the Prime Minister personally, in order to host this important international event, for the first time after at least 25 years, in a European capital. In this context, Greece proceeded to submit a comprehensive file, which met the requirements and conditions for holding the Annual Meeting of the IMF and the World Bank in 2026 in Athens.
The announcement also states that this is undoubtedly another proof of the enhanced credibility and the upgraded position of the Greek economy on the international stage, after and after its exit – after 12 years – from the memorandum and enhanced surveillance. And it is a development of high symbolism, recognition and benefit for our country, which seals the leap forward of the Greek economy in the last three years, highlighting at the same time the great potential of Greece.
The announcement concludes that “in one of the most difficult and tumultuous periods in modern world history, the Greek economy has not only demonstrated resilience, but is strengthening, upgrading and strengthening itself.” The Greek government – alongside drawing up effective policies at the national level – undertakes initiatives that further strengthen the country’s prestige, participation and role in the formulation of policies at the international level.”
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