G20 finance chiefs to forgo joint statement as Bessent skips Bangkok meeting

Nikkei Asia · SHIKO UEDA · 2026-10-14 16:07 UTC

Progress on emerging market issues unclear amid oil, capital flight risks

BANGKOK -- Finance ministers and central bank governors from Group of 20 major economies will meet in Bangkok on Thursday, but the international gathering is expected to end without a joint communique or a chair's summary.

Progress on emerging market issues unclear amid oil, capital flight risks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not join the G20 finance ministers' meeting because of domestic engagements, according to Washington. © Reuters

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