THE country has steadily positioned itself as an attractive investment destination as government reforms and improved financial management continue to strengthen its economic outlook.
This was revealed by Minister of Finance Neal Rijkenberg during a panel discussion at the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026, where he expressed confidence that the country’s finances were now firmly on the right track.
Speaking before an international audience of development partners, investors and financial institutions, Rijkenberg said the country had made significant progress in restoring fiscal stability and creating an environment that supports investment and economic growth.
Rijkenberg highlighted that government’s efforts are aimed at improving financial discipline, strengthening public finances and implementing reforms designed to increase investor confidence.
According to Rijkenberg, these measures have begun yielding positive results, placing the country in a stronger position to attract both local and foreign investment.
“The country is on the right track and open for investment,” he said, emphasising that sound financial management remains central to the country’s long-term development agenda.
He noted that this comes at a time when countries across the globe are competing to attract investment amid uncertain economic conditions and changing international markets.
By presenting the country as a stable and reform-driven economy, government hopes to unlock new opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, energy, tourism and technology.
The OPEC Fund Development Forum provides a platform for governments and development institutions to discuss economic growth, sustainable financing and investment opportunities.
Rijkenberg’s participation offered the country an opportunity to showcase its economic reforms to a global audience.
He then said government had also continued to prioritise policies that support economic diversification, infrastructure development and job creation, which are considered essential for long-term growth.
As the country seeks to expand its economic opportunities, he said he believed that maintaining financial stability and strengthening investor confidence would remain crucial in achieving sustainable development.
