What happened:
On January 19, 2026, India’s Ambassador to Switzerland Mridul Kumar met World Bank Group President Ajay Banga at Zurich Airport as he arrived to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. Their brief interaction touched on India’s development priorities and cooperation with the World Bank.
Why it matters to India:
The exchange highlights India’s continued engagement with global financial institutions ahead of WEF Davos, reinforcing partnerships that support India’s development agenda and investment outreach.