AIIB News

Beijing, Dec. 16, 2024

China Contributes USD300M to AIIB Special Fund Window for Less Developed Members

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a Grant Agreement with the People’s Republic of China (China), confirming a USD300-million contribution to the Bank’s Special Fund Window (the Fund) for less developed members. The agreement was signed by AIIB Governor and Minister of Finance of China, Lan Foan, and AIIB President and Chair of the Board of Directors, Jin Liqun, during Lan’s visit to AIIB.

Beijing, Dec. 06, 2024

AIIB’s First Non-Sovereign-Backed Educational Infrastructure Project Boosts China’s YIST Campus

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a CNY574.728-million loan agreement to finance the expansion of the Yantai Institute of Science and Technology (YIST), a key vocational institution owned by China Education Group Holdings Limited aimed at strengthening vocational education and local workforce development.

Beijing, Dec. 06, 2024

Marvin Taylor-Dormond Steps Down as Managing Director of AIIB’s Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announces that Marvin Taylor-Dormond, Managing Director (MD) of the Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit (CEIU), has tendered his resignation to pursue high political office in Costa Rica.

Beijing, Nov. 29, 2024

USD400-Million AIIB Financing to Support Green Development of Hubei Global Air Cargo Logistics Project

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved USD400 million in sovereign-backed financing to support the development of the Hubei Global Air Cargo Logistics Project. The initiative aims to establish a state-of-the-art bonded logistics park adjacent to the Hubei Ezhou Huahu International Airport, Asia’s first dedicated freight airport.

Beijing, Nov. 25, 2024

AIIB, AFD Sign Cofinancing Framework Agreement to Jointly Accelerate Sustainable Development

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement or AFD) have signed a strategic Co-Financing Framework Agreement at AIIB’s headquarters. It aims to deepen their collaboration in furtherance of common development objectives, promote sustainable development and advance climate-resilient infrastructure projects globally.

Rio de De Janeiro, Nov. 20, 2024

Multilateral Development Banks Welcome G20 Roadmap for MDB Reform

The Heads of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) welcomed today the endorsement by G20 Leaders of the G20 Roadmap towards Better, Bigger, and More Effective MDBs. The Roadmap outlines a comprehensive vision for continuing to reform MDBs to better address regional and global challenges, create more jobs and opportunities, and support countries to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Baku , Nov. 18, 2024

AIIB Signs Landmark Private Sector Solar PV Project in Azerbaijan at COP29 in Baku

At COP29, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a financing agreement of USD160 million for its first private-sector renewable energy project in Azerbaijan, marking a major step in expanding green infrastructure across the Caucasus region.

Baku , Nov. 14, 2024

GCA, AIIB Partner to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Infrastructure Projects

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at mainstreaming climate adaptation and resilience within infrastructure projects across Asia and Africa.

Baku , Nov. 13, 2024

AIIB, ADB Renew Partnership to Tackle Regional Development Challenges

On the margins of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation in addressing Asia’s most pressing development challenges.

Baku, Nov. 12, 2024

Multilateral Development Banks to Boost Climate Finance

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) today issued a joint statement at COP29 in Baku outlining financial support and other measures for countries to achieve ambitious climate outcomes.

Beijing, Oct. 29, 2024

AIIB Commits EUR75 Million to Support ENGIE’s Global Renewable Energy Expansion, Decarbonization

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed EUR75 million to a EUR500 million sustainability-linked green loan facility to support ENGIE’s global renewable energy portfolio expansion and decarbonization efforts.

Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 2024

AIIB and SFD Forge Strategic Partnership to Tackle Global Development Challenges

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation to foster sustainable, resilient, and inclusive development in AIIB members in Asia and beyond.

Beijing , Oct. 22, 2024

AIIB Backs Early-Stage Innovation in India, Investing in Endiya Partners under Venture Capital Investment Program

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved investments in Endiya Partners Fund III under the AIIB Venture Capital (VC) Investment Program. The investments will support early-stage companies focused on green and technology-enabled infrastructure in India and Southeast Asia.

Songdo, Oct. 22, 2024

AIIB Accredited as Green Climate Fund Entity to Accelerate Climate Action in Developing Members

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has been accredited as an International Access Entity (Accredited Entity) of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) at the 40th GCF Board meeting in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea, Oct. 21-24.

Istanbul, Oct. 22, 2024

AIIB Commits EUR150 Million to Türkiye North Marmara Highway Project

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a EUR150 million (approximately USD167 million) loan agreement to cofinance the North Marmara Highway Nakkaş-Başakşehir BOT Project.

Samarkand, Oct. 15, 2024

AIIB, Alliance to End Plastic Waste to Invest in Solid Waste Management Solutions Across Indonesia

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) have launched a cofinancing initiative focused on integrated solid waste management services and solutions in more than 10 cities and districts in Indonesia.

Vientiane, Oct. 11, 2024

AIIB and AMRO Sign MOU to Strengthen Cooperation for Regional Economic Resilience and Sustainable Development

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation aimed at fostering regional macroeconomic resilience and sustainable development. This strategic partnership will leverage joint research, knowledge sharing, capacity building and staff exchanges to create a more robust economic landscape for the region.

AIIB, Uzbekistan Cement Long-Term Partnership With Landmark Agreements at 9<sup>th</sup> AIIB Annual Meeting

Samarkand, Sep. 30, 2024

AIIB, Uzbekistan Cement Long-Term Partnership With Landmark Agreements at 9^th AIIB Annual Meeting

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) further solidified its long-standing partnership with the Republic of Uzbekistan through a series of agreements signed in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, at the Bank’s 9th Annual Meeting, its first in Central Asia.

Samarkand, Sep. 30, 2024

AIIB Commits USD100 Million for Climate Transition in Asia

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a USD100 million commitment toward climate transition investments in emerging Asia. Of the total commitment, USD75 million is committed to the Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund (the Fund), managed by Actis GP LLP, and up to USD25 million co-investment sleeve alongside the Fund.

Samarkand, Sep. 27, 2024

AIIB Launches Groundbreaking Tool for Concessional Resource Mobilization

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) unveiled its latest digital solution, AIIB+, a first-of-its-kind interface designed to better match external concessional and technical resources with AIIB's project pipeline.

China to Host 10<sup>th</sup> AIIB Annual Meeting in 2025

Samarkand, Sep. 26, 2024

China to Host 10^th AIIB Annual Meeting in 2025

The Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced that the Bank’s 10th Annual Meeting will be held in Beijing in June 2025.

Samarkand, Sep. 26, 2024

AIIB’s Global Membership Grows to 110

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has grown to 110 approved Members after its Board of Governors voted in support of the application of the Republic of Nauru during the Bank’s 2024 Annual Meeting.

Samarkand, Sep. 26, 2024

Annual Meeting Opening Remarks by AIIB President

It is my great honor to welcome you all to the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. On behalf of AIIB, I extend my deepest appreciation to the Republic of Uzbekistan for the gracious hospitality shown to the delegations for this Annual Meeting, the first in Central Asia.

Beijing, Sep. 20, 2024

Climate Finance by Multilateral Development Banks Hits Record in 2023

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced today that their global climate finance reached a record high of USD125 billion in 2023. The combined total last year from institutions, including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, is more than double the amount provided in 2019, when MDBs announced their ambition to increase climate volumes over time at the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit.

Beijing, Sep. 20, 2024

DBSA, AIIB to co-host 5th Finance in Common Summit in South Africa

The fifth Finance in Common (FiCS) annual summit will take place on Feb. 26-28, 2025, co-hosted by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Cape Town, Republic of South Africa, with the support of AFD (Agence Française de Développement).

Astana, Sep. 19, 2024

Kazakhstan, AIIB Strengthen Partnership

Ahead of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Ninth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Uzbekistan, AIIB and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan have committed to expand and strengthen cooperation to promote sustainable infrastructure development in Kazakhstan.

Beijing, Sep. 04, 2024

AIIB Commits USD200 Million to Support Türkiye’s Earthquake Recovery

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a USD200-million loan to Türkiye’s Emergency Road Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Project to support the country’s recovery from the February 2023 earthquakes.

Beijing, Aug. 23, 2024

AIIB issues its first digitally native note on Euroclear's D-FMI platform

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has successfully issued its first digitally native note (DNN) on Euroclear's Digital Financial Market Infrastructure (D-FMI). This marks the first digital issuance in USD for Euroclear. The initiative was supported by BMO Capital Markets as dealer and Citi, serving as dealer as well as the issuing and paying agent on the transaction.

Beijing, Aug. 14, 2024

AIIB, ENGIE Collaborate to Support India’s Green Transition

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed up to INR7.3 billion (about USD88 million) to the ENGIE Solar Power Project to support India’s renewable energy expansion.

Beijing, July 16, 2024

Long-time AIIB Vice President Sir Danny Alexander to Step Down

Sir Danny Alexander, the Vice President for Policy and Strategy of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), is departing the Bank in October at the end of his term to return to the United Kingdom.

Beijing, July 12, 2024

AIIB Commits USD75M to Green and Blue Bonds of Viet Nam’s SeABank

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a USD75-million financing contract to support green and blue bonds to be issued by Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank). This marks the first ever blue bond issued from Viet Nam and is also AIIB’s first investment in a blue bond.

Beijing, June 07, 2024

Brazil Vice President Visits AIIB to Expand Development Partnerships Ahead of COP30

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun welcomed Brazil Vice President H.E. Geraldo Alckmin during a visit to the Bank on June 7, 2024.

Beijing, June 06, 2024

AIIB Signs USD100 Million Inaugural ‘Blue’ Finance Loan

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a USD100 million (equivalent in CNY) green and blue loan to JC International Finance & Leasing Co., Ltd. (JC Leasing), a member of Legend Holdings Corporation.

Beijing, May 23, 2024

Third AIIB-Host Country Engagement Workshop held in Beijing

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) hosted its Third AIIB-Host Country Engagement Workshop at the AIIB Headquarters in Beijing on May 22, 2024.

Bali, Indonesia, May 23, 2024

AIIB, AEPW, MPWH to Offer Integrated Solid Waste Management Solutions in Indonesia

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) and Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MPWH) have established a co-investment partnership to provide integrated solid waste management (SWM) services in select cities and districts in Indonesia.

Beijing, May 23, 2024

AIIB Approves USD75.5M Loan for Tajikistan Cross-Border Connectivity Project

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved a loan equivalent to USD75.5 million for the Republic of Tajikistan for the construction of a 920-meter-long bridge and its approaches along the Obigarm-Nurobod section of M41 International Highway.

Beijing, May 22, 2024

AIIB Approves Financing for Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge Project in the Philippines

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) greenlights financing up to USD1.14 billion or equivalent for the construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) project in the Philippines.

Beijing, May 21, 2024

USD200 Million AIIB Guarantee Fuels Pioneering Türk Eximbank Green Investment

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) signed a USD200 million guarantee to support 70% of Türk Eximbank’s inaugural green loan, underpinned by a counter-guarantee from the Ministry of Treasury and Finance of Türkiye. It is the AIIB’s first partial debt guarantee on a commercial loan transaction.

Washington D.C., April 22, 2024

AIIB, ESM Strengthen Cooperation to Address Global Challenges

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to build on their successful collaboration and further enhance inter-institutional cooperation.

Washington, D.C., April 20, 2024

Multilateral Development Banks Deepen Collaboration to Work as a System

The leaders of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) today announced joint steps to work more effectively as a system and increase the impact and scale of their work to tackle urgent development challenges.

Washington, D.C., April 20, 2024

AIIB, World Bank Strengthen Cooperation on Infrastructure Development and Sustainable Development Goals

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the World Bank have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on infrastructure development and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Washington, D.C., April 20, 2024

10 MDBs Jointly Launch Global Co-financing Platform

In a groundbreaking act of global collaboration, 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) have joined forces to launch a digital initiative that aims to transform the development finance landscape, potentially unlocking substantial additional financing.

Beijing, China, March 20, 2024

AIIB Launches InfraTech Portal to Bring Value of Technology to Infrastructure

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has launched the InfraTech Portal, a digital platform that shares comprehensive, neutral and free information on infrastructure technologies (InfraTech) and facilitates connections in the InfraTech community.

Beijing, China, March 18, 2024

AIIB Appoints Jeffrey Hiday as Director General for Communications

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Hiday as the Bank’s Director General for the Communications Department effective March 11, 2024.

Beijing, China, March 15, 2024

Joint Communique on Electronic Government Procurement Systems by the Heads of Procurement of Multilateral Development Banks

The Heads of Procurement of the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) have collaboratively developed a comprehensive and user-friendly assessment tool for reviewing electronic government procurement (e-GP) systems of partner countries.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 07, 2024

AIIB, BNDES Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia and Latin America

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation on financing sustainable development and promoting regional cooperation.

Beijing, China, Jan. 24, 2024

President of Uzbekistan Expands Partnership with AIIB during Landmark Visit

H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan met with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun at AIIB’s Headquarters in Beijing on January 24.

Beijing, China, Jan. 22, 2024

AIIB, IsDB Strengthen Sustainable Development Partnership

Urjit R. Patel, Vice President for Investment Operations (Region 1), has decided to resign from his position at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) due to family health matters. Mr. Patel’s resignation will come into effect on Jan. 31.

Beijing, China, Jan. 18, 2024

AIIB Anchor Investor in India’s Largest Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Trust

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has invested INR4.86 billion (around USD58.4 million equivalent) in India’s largest renewable energy Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT).

Beijing, China, Jan. 12, 2024

AIIB Opens 2024 with Record-breaking USD3 Billion Funding for 5-year Sustainable Development Bond

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB, Aaa/AAA) advanced its 2024 calendar year funding program by announcing the pricing of a 5-year USD benchmark bond.

Beijing, China, Jan. 05, 2024

AIIB Leadership Team Update

Urjit R. Patel, Vice President for Investment Operations (Region 1), has decided to resign from his position at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) due to family health matters. Mr. Patel’s resignation will come into effect on Jan. 31.

NEWS

China Contributes USD300M to AIIB Special Fund Window for Less Developed Members

AIIB’s First Non-Sovereign-Backed Educational Infrastructure Project Boosts China’s YIST Campus

Marvin Taylor-Dormond Steps Down as Managing Director of AIIB’s Complaints-resolution, Evaluation and Integrity Unit

USD400-Million AIIB Financing to Support Green Development of Hubei Global Air Cargo Logistics Project

AIIB, AFD Sign Cofinancing Framework Agreement to Jointly Accelerate Sustainable Development

Multilateral Development Banks Welcome G20 Roadmap for MDB Reform

AIIB Signs Landmark Private Sector Solar PV Project in Azerbaijan at COP29 in Baku

GCA, AIIB Partner to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Infrastructure Projects

AIIB, ADB Renew Partnership to Tackle Regional Development Challenges

Multilateral Development Banks to Boost Climate Finance

AIIB Commits EUR75 Million to Support ENGIE’s Global Renewable Energy Expansion, Decarbonization

AIIB and SFD Forge Strategic Partnership to Tackle Global Development Challenges

AIIB Backs Early-Stage Innovation in India, Investing in Endiya Partners under Venture Capital Investment Program

AIIB Accredited as Green Climate Fund Entity to Accelerate Climate Action in Developing Members

AIIB Commits EUR150 Million to Türkiye North Marmara Highway Project

AIIB, Alliance to End Plastic Waste to Invest in Solid Waste Management Solutions Across Indonesia

AIIB and AMRO Sign MOU to Strengthen Cooperation for Regional Economic Resilience and Sustainable Development

AIIB, Uzbekistan Cement Long-Term Partnership With Landmark Agreements at 9th AIIB Annual Meeting

AIIB Commits USD100 Million for Climate Transition in Asia

AIIB Launches Groundbreaking Tool for Concessional Resource Mobilization

China to Host 10th AIIB Annual Meeting in 2025

AIIB’s Global Membership Grows to 110

Annual Meeting Opening Remarks by AIIB President

Climate Finance by Multilateral Development Banks Hits Record in 2023

DBSA, AIIB to co-host 5th Finance in Common Summit in South Africa

Kazakhstan, AIIB Strengthen Partnership

AIIB Commits USD200 Million to Support Türkiye’s Earthquake Recovery

AIIB issues its first digitally native note on Euroclear's D-FMI platform

AIIB, ENGIE Collaborate to Support India’s Green Transition

Long-time AIIB Vice President Sir Danny Alexander to Step Down

AIIB Commits USD75M to Green and Blue Bonds of Viet Nam’s SeABank

Brazil Vice President Visits AIIB to Expand Development Partnerships Ahead of COP30

AIIB Signs USD100 Million Inaugural ‘Blue’ Finance Loan

Third AIIB-Host Country Engagement Workshop held in Beijing

AIIB, AEPW, MPWH to Offer Integrated Solid Waste Management Solutions in Indonesia

AIIB Approves USD75.5M Loan for Tajikistan Cross-Border Connectivity Project

AIIB Approves Financing for Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge Project in the Philippines

USD200 Million AIIB Guarantee Fuels Pioneering Türk Eximbank Green Investment

AIIB, ESM Strengthen Cooperation to Address Global Challenges

Multilateral Development Banks Deepen Collaboration to Work as a System

AIIB, World Bank Strengthen Cooperation on Infrastructure Development and Sustainable Development Goals

10 MDBs Jointly Launch Global Co-financing Platform

AIIB Launches InfraTech Portal to Bring Value of Technology to Infrastructure

AIIB Appoints Jeffrey Hiday as Director General for Communications

Joint Communique on Electronic Government Procurement Systems by the Heads of Procurement of Multilateral Development Banks

AIIB, BNDES Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Asia and Latin America

President of Uzbekistan Expands Partnership with AIIB during Landmark Visit

AIIB, IsDB Strengthen Sustainable Development Partnership

AIIB Anchor Investor in India’s Largest Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Trust

AIIB Opens 2024 with Record-breaking USD3 Billion Funding for 5-year Sustainable Development Bond

AIIB Leadership Team Update

AIIB, Uzbekistan Cement Long-Term Partnership With Landmark Agreements at 9^th AIIB Annual Meeting

China to Host 10^th AIIB Annual Meeting in 2025