Qatar: 11th AIIB Annual Meeting ushers in new decade of sustainable development.

Storyline 11th AIIB Annual Meeting ushers in new decade of sustainable development The 11th AIIB Annual Meeting opened in Doha, the capital of Qatar. This year's gathering marks the official start of a new decade for the young multilateral development bank. After completing its first decade of rapid expansion, the AIIB's membership has grown from its initial 57 founding members to 111. When asked by CGTN about how the Bank will strengthen cooperation to support its members in the coming decade, AIIB President Zou Jiayi emphasized that multilateralism remains the core key. Zou Jiayi, President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank： "We have 111 members from different regions with different development stages. We come together with the common conviction in our mission and mandate, that is to develop infrastructure, promote regional integration. So when we have different views, we discuss, we seek for solutions through consultation, through the multilateral governance structure." That vision of collaborative multilateralism is backed by solid progress on the ground—a record highlighted by the host nation. Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Qatari Minister of Finance: "The AIIB approved 10.6 billion dollars of financing last year, across 57 projects, 71 percent of its climate finance well ahead of its own targets." With climate financing already surpassing expectations, the Bank's strategic shift toward sustainability is driving its agenda for the next decade. Wang Zheng, Reporter: "Entering its second decade, infrastructure development is no longer just about paving roads and building bridges. Throughout the days of discussions at this summit, one keyword resonated above all—'Green'." From the solar park in Egypt to the photovoltaic project in Oman, and the issuance of renewable energy bonds in Türkiye, the AIIB is deeply aligning its green finance priorities with the economic diversification strategies of many countries. As Qatar handed over the chairmanship of the Board of Governors to Azerbaijan, one thing remains clear: infrastructure that strengthens climate resilience and accelerates renewable energy transition will continue to define the Bank's mandate in the decade ahead. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]