On February 12 2026, members of the Planning Committee made a second courtesy call on the Ministry of Finance, where they were received by Mr. Hussain Sham Adam, Minister of State for Finance and Planning, together with Mr. Mohamed Azad, Accountant General, Mr. Hassan Miras, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Ms. Fathimath Ghaziya Fathuhee, Deputy Chief Debt Management Executive and Mr. Ahmed Azyan Hameed, Director.
The meeting began with a round of introductions, during which delegates briefly presented their respective institutions and roles within the banking and financial community.
Discussions focused on potential themes and topical areas that could be explored at the upcoming 42nd ABA General Meeting and Conference, with particular attention given to issues relevant to the evolving regional financial landscape. Participants exchanged views on topics such as financial sector resilience, digital transformation in banking, and opportunities for greater collaboration among financial institutions across the region.
The delegation also took the opportunity to promote the upcoming conference, which is scheduled to be held in September, highlighting its significance as a platform for banking leaders, regulators, and industry stakeholders to engage in dialogue on key developments affecting the financial sector. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen ties with the Maldivian financial authorities and to explore avenues for further cooperation and participation in ABA activities.
