Finance Minister Leads Saudi Delegation at 3rd G20, Central Bank Governors Meeting
The event will bring together finance ministers and central bank governors from G20 member states, as well as representatives from invited nations and leaders of international and regional financial institutions.
Joining the Saudi delegation are Ayman Al-Sayari, Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), and other senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and SAMA.
Discussions will focus on current global economic developments and key issues related to international financial stability.
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