On October 14, 2026, Djibouti's Minister of Economy and Finance, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, held talks with President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, on the sidelines of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meetings in Bangkok. The discussions focused on strengthening the development partnership and monitoring priority projects in the Republic of Djibouti.
Minister Dawaleh emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership with the IsDB Group, stressing the need to continue mobilizing financial resources and accelerating the implementation of vital projects that support national priorities and contribute to driving economic and social development in the country.
Dr. Al Jasser reaffirmed the IsDB Group's commitment to supporting Djibouti's development efforts, reviewing progress made on the Baidlei airport project and ways to expedite procedures related to the National Oncology Center project. He also highlighted efforts to mobilize necessary financing for development projects.
The two parties also explored ways to enhance economic and trade integration in the Horn of Africa, develop regional connectivity, and expand cooperation areas among countries in the region. The meeting was attended by Djibouti's Budget Minister, Osman Ibrahim Robleh, Prime Minister's Office Secretary General, Najib Abdullah Kamil, and Central Bank Governor, Hassan Moussa Yassin.
The IsDB Group has been actively involved in supporting Djibouti's development initiatives, focusing on key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, and education. The bank's support aims to contribute to the country's economic growth and improve living standards for its citizens.
Djibouti has been working to strengthen its economic ties with various international partners, including the IsDB Group, to support its development agenda. The country has made significant progress in recent years in terms of economic growth and development, with a focus on diversifying its economy and reducing poverty.
The meeting between Minister Dawaleh and Dr. Al Jasser reflects the ongoing efforts of Djibouti and the IsDB Group to enhance their development partnership and support the country's national priorities. The two parties are expected to continue their collaboration on various development projects in the coming period.
Key points
- Djibouti's Finance Minister, Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh, met with IsDB President, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, to discuss development partnership and support for national priorities.
- The IsDB Group has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Djibouti's development efforts, focusing on key sectors such as infrastructure and healthcare.
- The two parties explored ways to enhance economic and trade integration in the Horn of Africa and develop regional connectivity.
