IsDB, Thailand Strengthen Partnership in Education, Community Resilience, Economic Empowerment

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Chairman Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser met with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Ekniti Nitithanprapas on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Bangkok.
 The meeting focused on enhancing the longstanding partnership between IsDB and Thailand, particularly in education, human capital development, and the social and economic empowerment of Muslim communities throughout the country.
 Al Jasser reaffirmed IsDB’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Thailand, expressing appreciation for the government’s continued support for initiatives that enhance educational and economic opportunities for Muslim communities, particularly in the southern provinces.
 Discussions highlighted the achievements of the bank’s Communities Outreach Program in Thailand. Since 1985, the bank has approved 30 projects to support initiatives in education, social development, and community resilience.
 The two sides also reviewed the impact of the IsDB’s scholarship program, which has supported 635 Thai students since its launch in 1986. To date, 549 students have graduated and are actively contributing to the development of their communities and country.