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IsDB Group Annual Meetings Conclude in Algeria with 70 Signed Agreements..

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group successfully concluded its Annual Meetings this evening, culminating in the signing of 72 strategic agreements worth $5.1 billion with 26 member countries and multiple regional institutions.

Key Achievements

  1. Record Participation

    • 4,200+ attendees from 89 nations

    • 70+ financial institutions represented

    • Featured 38 high-level sessions on sustainable development priorities

  2. Digital Transformation

    • Launched South-South Cooperation Platform linking all 57 member states

    • Designed to facilitate knowledge-sharing on:
      ✓ Climate resilience
      ✓ Food security solutions
      ✓ Islamic finance innovation

  3. Algeria-IsDB Strategic Partnership

    • Signed *2025-2027 Country Engagement Framework* focusing on:

      • Economic diversification ($1.2bn allocation)

      • Transport infrastructure modernization

      • Private sector development programs

Leadership Perspectives

H.E. Abderrahmane Raouya, Algeria's Finance Minister and IsDB Board of Governors Chair:
"This year's meetings exceeded expectations in both scale and substance – from organizational excellence to the quality of policy dialogues held over four productive days."

Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, IsDB President:
*"The $5.1 billion commitments reflect our collective resolve to transform development challenges into opportunities through South-South solidarity."*

Sectoral Distribution of Deals

SectorValueKey Projects
Energy$1.8bnDesert solar farms, grid interconnections
Health$950mVaccine production hubs, hospital networks
Agriculture$1.3bnSmart irrigation, grain storage systems
SME Finance$1.05bnIslamic microcredit initiatives

Next Steps: Implementation teams to convene in Jeddah HQ on June 15 for operational planning.