MGI Discusses Enhancing Cooperation with International Development Institutions

The Middle East Green Initiative Secretariat explored cooperation with development institutions and regional and international organizations on land restoration and enhancing vegetation cover, on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

On the sidelines of the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok, Kingdom of Thailand, from 12 to 18 October 2026, the Secretariat of the Middle East Green Initiative held a series of meetings with development funds and banks, as well as regional and international organizations. The meetings focused on coordinating the implementation of signed memoranda of understanding covering cooperation in combating land degradation and enhancing vegetation cover in the Initiative’s regional member states.

The Secretariat’s participation in this major international forum aimed to strengthen its global presence, broaden engagement with international financial and development institutions, and explore opportunities for cooperation to advance the Initiative’s objectives in land restoration and environmental sustainability.