Media Alert
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UNCTAD/PRESS/MA/2026/010
Bangkok, Thailand, 2 October 2026
What:
- Launched in April 2026 by more than 30 Member States and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the Borrowers’ Platform will hold its first Governing Council in Bangkok. Members are scheduled to formalize their participation and elect a chair for the 2026–2027 annual cycle.
When
- Monday, 12 October 2026, 14:00–15:00 Bangkok Time
Where
- United Nations Conference Centre, UN Building, Rajadamnern Nok Avenue, Bangkok
Who
- Representatives of Borrowers’ Platform member countries, including Egypt’s Minister of Finance, H.E. Mr Ahmed Kouchouk, who serves as interim chair.
Why it matters
The Borrowers’ Platform gives developing countries a forum to exchange experience and work together on debt challenges and solutions. The Bangkok meeting is its first Governing Council, where Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors will establish the Council’s leadership for the coming year. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serves as the Platform’s secretariat.
Media access
An open segment with invited stakeholders will be broadcast on UN Web TV. Broadcast details will follow.
Background