International Policy: Katayama Meets World Bank President Banga, Sep. 1, 2026
Overview
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (local time), Minister Katayama met with World Bank President Banga in Asheville, United States. They exchanged views on global development challenges and World Bank initiatives that Japan considers important, and confirmed that they would continue to cooperate with the World Bank Group. The article is published under “International Policy,” “Major International Conferences and Bilateral Consultations,” and “Bilateral Finance Ministers’ Meetings, etc.” in the Ministry of Finance’s policy section.
Key points
- Minister Katayama met with World Bank President Banga.
- They exchanged views on global development challenges and World Bank initiatives that Japan considers important.
- They confirmed that they would continue to cooperate with the World Bank Group.
- The meeting date was September 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8).
Overview
The article is categorized under “Major International Conferences and Bilateral Consultations” and “Bilateral Finance Ministers’ Meetings, etc.” within “International Policy” in the Ministry of Finance’s policy section. It provides an overview of an international bilateral consultation conducted by the Ministry of Finance.
Focusing on the meeting between Minister Katayama and World Bank President Banga, the article presents the topics discussed and the confirmation of future cooperation.
Impact
Through the meeting, the parties confirmed that they would continue to cooperate with the World Bank Group.
Details
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (local time), Minister Katayama met with World Bank President Banga in Asheville, United States.
At the meeting, they exchanged views on global development challenges and World Bank initiatives that Japan considers important. The contact office is the Development Institutions Division of the International Bureau at the Ministry of Finance, and the telephone number is 03-3581-4111 (extension 2918).