10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Highlights Connectivity for Development and Cooperation for Shared Prosperity

Strategic Insights -

The 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors was held in Beijing from June 24 to 26, 2025, themed around "Connectivity for Development, Cooperation for Shared Prosperity." The Chinese delegation, led by Lan Fo'an, China's Governor to the AIIB, Chairman of the 10th AIIB Board of Governors, and Minister of Finance, participated actively in the meeting. AIIB Chinese Vice Governor and Deputy Minister of Finance Liao Min also attended the meeting and delivered a speech, highlighting the bank's achievements and emphasizing the need to adhere to international standards and continue to grow stronger.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 10th Annual Meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors was held in Beijing from June 24 to 26, 2025, with the theme of "Connectivity for Development, Cooperation for Shared Prosperity."
  • Lan Fo'an led the Chinese delegation and presided over discussions on relevant topics, highlighting the bank's achievements and the need to adhere to international standards.
  • Liao Min delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of business innovation, comparative advantages, internal governance, and expanding partnerships.
  • Congratulations were extended to Ms. Zou Jiayi on her election as the new president of the AIIB.
  • China, as the founding country, important shareholder, host country of the AIIB headquarters, and development partner, actively supports the AIIB's continuous development and growth.
  • Bilateral meetings were held with representatives from 14 countries and international organizations, focusing on future development and bilateral cooperation.
  • Liao Min held bilateral meetings with 9 countries and international organizations, discussing issues such as China's cooperation with AIIB members and bilateral financial cooperation.

Statistics:

  • The AIIB meeting was held in Beijing from June 24 to 26, 2025.
  • China is the founding country, important shareholder, host country of the AIIB headquarters, and development partner.
  • 14 bilateral meetings were held with representatives from countries such as Nauru, Croatia, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Hungary, Singapore, Qatar, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as international organizations like the United Nations and the World Bank.
  • 9 bilateral meetings were held by Liao Min with countries such as Ghana, Tunisia, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, the Netherlands, Austria, South Korea, and Brazil, as well as international organizations like the New Development Bank and the ASEAN-China, Japan, and South Korea Macroeconomic Research Office.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China
  • Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China, "10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank" (June 26, 2025)