AIIB sets financing growth target as annual meeting opens in Doha

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AIIB sets financing growth target

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AIIB targets doubling annual financing to about USD20 billion by 2030, focusing on climate resilience, renewables, digital transformation and regional connectivity projects.
AIIB has approved over USD79 billion for more than 400 projects across 43 economies and retains AAA ratings from major agencies as it marks its second decade.
AIIB's annual meeting in Doha emphasizes mobilizing private capital, deepening multilateral institutional cooperation, and sustaining support for open regionalism and sustainable infrastructure.

Doha meeting sets out growth strategy

As AIIB said in a statement, the lender launches its 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Qatar under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation,” bringing together governors, senior officials, clients and partners.

In opening remarks, President Zou Jiayi says infrastructure remains central to development, resilience and opportunity in a more uncertain global environment. She says the bank’s next phase will be shaped by impact, innovation and integrity, with a goal of scaling up development value, adapting financial tools for clients and maintaining high banking standards.

AIIB says it aims to double annual financing by 2030 to about USD20 billion. The planned increase centers on projects linked to climate resilience, renewable energy, digital transformation, regional connectivity, nature conservation and people-centered development.

Investment pipeline and multilateral focus

AIIB enters its second decade with 111 approved members and a portfolio that includes more than USD79 billion approved for over 400 projects across 43 economies. The bank also says it maintains AAA ratings from major international credit-rating agencies.

Qatar Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, this year’s chair of AIIB’s Board of Governors, says continued investment in sustainable infrastructure and practical cooperation is essential as the world faces complex challenges. AIIB says the annual meeting will examine how multilateral institutions, governments and private-sector partners can respond to infrastructure demand, with a focus on mobilizing private capital and deepening cooperation across institutions and markets.

While keeping its emphasis on sustainable infrastructure in Asia and beyond, the bank says it will continue supporting open regionalism through projects that connect economies, expand opportunities and contribute to broader development goals.

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