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UAE and Chinese Central Bank Governors Discuss Closer Financial Cooperation in Bangkok

Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama met with People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng in Bangkok on October 14, 2026. The bilateral discussions focused on central banking cooperation, financial infrastructure links, and cross-border capital flows. Officials noted that bilateral non-oil merchandise trade reached AED 410 billion in 2025.

Published Source: Emirates News Agency
Issuing authority
Central Bank of the UAE, People's Bank of China
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates, China
Publication date
October 14, 2026
Official source
www.wam.ae
Illustration: Editorial photograph of high-rise financial district towers with illuminated glass facades against an evening sky, representing internat
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Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama held bilateral discussions with People's Bank of China (PBOC) Governor Pan Gongsheng in Bangkok on October 14, 2026, according to the Emirates News Agency.

The meeting was conducted on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. Ahmad Saeed Al Qamzi, CBUAE Assistant Governor for Banking and Insurance Supervision, also attended the session.

During the talks, the two governors examined initiatives aimed at expanding central banking cooperation, strengthening financial infrastructure connectivity, and facilitating bilateral capital flows.

Officials noted that bilateral non-oil merchandise trade between the UAE and China grew 24.5 percent year-on-year in 2025, reaching AED 410 billion ($111.5 billion).

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