Bangkok, Thailand, 17 October 2026 — H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, met with Mr. Bob Dorrance, Chairman and Special Advisor to the Group President and CEO of TD Bank Group, on the sidelines of the 2026 World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Bangkok to explore opportunities for a long-term partnership in capital markets and treasury activities.

The meeting focused on potential cooperation on future IsDB Sukuk issuances, with a view to expanding and diversifying the Bank’s global investor base and strengthening its engagement with international capital markets.

Discussions highlighted opportunities to leverage TD Bank Group’s extensive global capital markets expertise and investor network, alongside IsDB’s strong standing as a AAA-rated Sukuk issuer, to enhance financial cooperation and broaden access to international investors.

Both sides explored potential avenues for collaboration that could support IsDB’s future funding activities, strengthen its presence in global capital markets, and create opportunities for deeper institutional engagement in areas of mutual interest.

The meeting underscored the potential for a long-term partnership that would combine IsDB’s established Sukuk issuance program and strong credit profile with TD Bank Group’s capital markets capabilities and international investor reach.

The IsDB Group reaffirmed its commitment to expanding strategic partnerships with leading international financial institutions to diversify its funding sources, strengthen its global capital markets presence, and support sustainable development across its member countries.

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