Algiers, Algeria – 7 April 2025 – The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is pleased to announce that its 2025 Annual Meetings will be held in Algiers, People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, from 19 to 22 May 2025, at the Abdelatif Rahal International Conference Center. The event will take place under the high patronage of H.E Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria.

Under the theme “Diversifying Economies, Enriching Lives,” the 2025 IsDB Group Annual Meetings will provide a high-level strategic platform to enhance development cooperation and knowledge exchange. It will bring together IsDB’s Board of Governors, representing 57 member countries, along with development partners, policymakers, and private sector leaders, to discuss ways of promoting inclusive and sustainable development and addressing common economic challenges.

In addition to the core governance meetings, the event will feature the IsDB Group Private Sector Forum, high-level roundtables, thematic side events, and dynamic knowledge-sharing sessions. These activities will highlight critical development priorities such as economic diversification, resilience-building, and innovation-driven progress.

Speaking on the occasion, H.E. Mr. Abdelkrim Bouzred, Minister of Finance and Chair of the IsDB Board of Governors, emphasized: “This event is of great significance for Algeria, offering an important opportunity to elevate its standing on the global economic stage by highlighting the reforms implemented and showcasing the country’s strengths in cooperation, investment, and sustainable development.”

Minister Bouzred also reiterated Algeria’s unwavering commitment to the success of the Meetings, noting: “The Algerian authorities are fully mobilized across all sectors, ensuring thorough coordination and the implementation of a comprehensive logistical plan befitting the scale of this major international event. We are determined to make this edition a platform for constructive dialogue among member countries and a testament to Algeria’s renowned hospitality and world-class infrastructure.”

H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the IsDB Group, stated: “We are honored to hold our 2025 Annual Meetings in the historic city of Algiers—a symbol of cooperation and cultural richness. These Meetings represent a key moment to strengthen partnerships and advance innovative solutions that will drive sustainable development across our member countries. It is also a time to collectively address pressing global challenges and explore new opportunities for shared progress.”

The Meetings will include an interactive exhibition space and extensive networking opportunities, providing a platform to spotlight transformative development initiatives and showcase institutional achievements across the IsDB membership.

Concluding his remarks, Dr. Al Jasser extended his appreciation: “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to His Excellency President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, as well as the Government and people of Algeria, for their gracious hospitality in hosting the 2025 IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Our gathering in Algiers will serve to deepen bonds among member countries and reaffirm our collective commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable prosperity.”

For further information, program updates, and registration details, please visit the official Annual Meetings website: https://am.isdb.org