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CBK Invited to Become a Member of the Bank of International Settlements
The Central Bank of Kuwait received an invitation today to become a member of the Bank of International Settlements (BIS). In a statement, His Excellency the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait Dr. Mohammad Y. Al-Hashel said, “We are very pleased with this announcement and the Central Bank of Kuwait has accepted the invitation and aims to become an effective member of this prestigious organization. The BIS underscores international cooperation between central banks and financial authorities around the world and works towards collectively pursuing global monetary and financial stability.”
Jens Weidmann, Chair of the BIS Board, welcomed the expansion and said: “Reviewing membership at regular intervals ensures that the membership base remains in keeping with the Bank’s global profile and its mandate to promote global monetary and financial stability.”
