IMF members call for more support for countries facing funding gaps

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Committee statement calls for support without specifying a new funding total

IMF member countries called on October 17 for increased support for countries facing temporary financing shortages linked to wars and high energy prices, Reuters reported. The statement followed an IMFC meeting in Bangkok; chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan said all members agreed its language. It specifically encouraged support for countries with sustainable debt and strong reform programmes. Several members provided assurances of support for the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust, which assists poorer countries. The concrete development is a collective policy call: Reuters’ account specifies no new funding total or completed disbursement.

IMF: IMFC Statements and Documents — October 16–17, 2026 · IMF members call for more support amid war shocks, ‘advanced intelligence’ risks