(BANGKOK) – A South Sudan delegation has met with the International Monetary Fund to discuss the country’s economic reforms and political preparations ahead of December elections.
The delegation, led by Caretaker Minister of Finance and Planning Athian Diing Athian and Bank of South Sudan Governor Dr Addis Ababa Othow, held talks with Zeine Zeidane, Director of the IMF’s African Department, on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
The meetings are running from 12th to 18th October 2026.
During the meeting, Minister Athian briefed IMF officials on the government’s economic reforms and the impact of climate shocks on economic growth. He also updated the Fund on the political situation in South Sudan, particularly preparations for the upcoming December elections.
The minister said the government remains committed to strengthening cooperation with international financial institutions to support the country’s development priorities.
“We are committed to continuing our engagement with the IMF and World Bank to ensure that we achieve our goals and align our programmes with the aspirations of our people,” Minister Athian said.
Mr Zeidane reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to supporting South Sudan. He encouraged the government to continue strengthening its fiscal and governance policies.
“I encourage you to continue strengthening fiscal and governance policies. I am happy to hear that you are improving in different areas,” he said.
Other attendees included Costas Christou, Deputy Director of the IMF’s African Department, and Melesse Minale Tasha, Assistant Director.
Also present were Benjamin Ayali Koyongwa, Undersecretary for Planning at the Ministry of Finance and Planning, and other senior officials from the ministry and the Bank of South Sudan.
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