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Finance and National Planning Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, is leading a high-powered Zambian delegation at the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, which began yesterday in Washington, D.C.
Zambia’s participation underscores the country’s commitment to deepening international engagement and attracting global support for its economic transformation agenda, focused on sustainable growth and citizen well-being.
The delegation, according to a statement issued on Tuesday, included top government officials: Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa, Bank of Zambia Governor Denny Kalyalya, Zambia Revenue Authority Commissioner General, Dingani Banda, and Permanent Secretary for Budget and Economic Affairs, Mwaka Mukubesa.
Political representation is further strengthened by Chasefu MP, Misheck Nyambose, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Local government Accounts, and Chisamba MP Chushi Kasanda, member of the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances, attending the Global Parliamentary Forum held alongside the main meetings.
Upon arrival in Washington, Musokotwane was received by Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States, Chibamba Kanyama, and embassy officials, who emphasized the significance of the delegation’s presence as a reaffirmation of Zambia’s global profile.
Speaking at a liaison meeting with the Zambian team, Musokotwane outlined the country’s strategic focus.
“Our engagements aim to enhance social sector interventions and promote investments in mining, agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure through Public–Private Partnerships,” he said.
Musokotwane added: “We are committed to deepening cooperation with development partners and investors to ensure Zambia’s sustained growth, transformation, and inclusive development.”
Musokotwane noted that the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings serve as a unique platform for knowledge sharing, investment promotion, and building strong development partnerships.
“Through these engagements, Zambia contributes to global solutions for shared challenges while advancing sustainable and inclusive growth,” he said.
The meetings take place against a backdrop of renewed calls for global cooperation, resilience, and inclusion.
IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank Group President, Ajay Banga, have stressed the importance of balancing fiscal discipline with social equity, creating jobs, and promoting climate resilience to ensure recovery benefits are shared widely.
During the week-long summit, the Zambian delegation is scheduled to participate in high-level IMF- and World Bank-led events, hold discussions with development partners, and engage directly with potential investors.
Key engagements include the 2025 African Consultative Group Meeting with IMF Managing Director, Georgieva, and active participation in the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC), the IMF’s top decision-making body.
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