IMF Mission Begins Visit to Oman

Muscat,
22 May (ONA) — 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.

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