23/05/2025 02:04 AST

The 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission to the Sultanate of Oman today commenced and will continue through 29 May 2025.

This visit is part of the IMF's regular Article IV consultations, conducted in accordance with its Articles of Agreement, and is hosted by the Central Bank of Oman (CBO) in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance.

During this mission, the IMF team will hold a series of meetings with officials and specialists from the CBO, the Ministry of Finance, other government entities, and representatives from the private sector. These discussions will focus on recent economic, financial, and monetary developments, as well as medium-term prospects, particularly in light of growing global trends and trade dynamics.

The meetings will also cover key issues such as fiscal and monetary policy and various socioeconomic developments and the implications of global oil price fluctuations on economic performance and trade, among other topics related to continued fiscal and economic reforms in Oman.


Times of Oman

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