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CBA and Bank of New York Mellon Discuss Expanding Cooperation
The head of Azerbaijan's Central Bank, Taleh Kazimov, and BNY Mellon Vice Chairman Hani Kablawi held talks on prospects for interaction on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF meetings.

IMF: Middle Corridor Key to Caucasus and Central Asia Connectivity
IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department Deputy Director Subir Lall highlighted the importance of the Middle Corridor for regional transport connectivity, stressing the need to develop both infrastructure and regulation.

Azerbaijan Takes Part in IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok
A delegation from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Finance, led by First Deputy Minister Anar Kerimov, is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok from October 12 to 18.

IMF Provides Recommendations to Azerbaijan's Central Bank on Strategic Planning
An IMF technical assistance mission visited the Central Bank of Azerbaijan and presented recommendations on strategic planning and risk management. The results were discussed at a meeting with the regulator's leadership.

IMF Improves Azerbaijan GDP Growth Forecast for 2026
The IMF expects Azerbaijan's economy to grow by 1.7% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027, according to the new World Economic Outlook report.

IMF Expects Azerbaijan's Inflation to Slow to 5.6% by 2027
According to a new IMF report, inflation in Azerbaijan will decline from 5.8% in 2026 to 5.6% in 2027. The 2026 forecast was revised downward.

IMF and World Bank to Discuss War and Debt Crisis Risks in Bangkok
The IMF and World Bank annual meetings will be held outside Washington for the first time in three years — in Bangkok from October 12 to 18. Key topics include the Middle East conflict, energy security, inflation and record sovereign debt.

IMF Upgrades China GDP Growth Forecast
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its economic growth forecasts for China for 2026 and 2027, despite expectations of a further slowdown.