Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer, has arrived in Beijing, China to attend the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), taking place from 24 to 26 June 2025 at the China National Convention Center.
During the meeting, Minister Zameer will participate in the Governors’ Business Roundtable, where he will share the perspectives of the Maldives on the theme “Building on a Decade of Impact.” He will also discuss strengthening cooperation among member states.
The Annual Meeting brings together representatives from AIIB member countries, development partners, business leaders, civil society organisations, media professionals, and international experts.
This year’s theme, “Connecting for Development, Collaborating for Progress,” reflects AIIB’s strategic focus on enhancing connectivity and supporting inclusive growth through infrastructure. The meeting also marks the 10th anniversary of AIIB’s founding, providing an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and discuss future directions. A new president of the AIIB will be elected during the meeting.
Over 3,500 delegates are expected to attend the three-day event, which will focus on the Bank’s four priority areas: Green and Sustainable Financing, Cross-border Connectivity and Regional Cooperation, Leveraging Private Capital, and Digital Transformation and Smart Infrastructure.
AIIB is a multilateral development bank established to finance infrastructure projects that support the development goals of its member countries. Launched with 57 founding members, the Bank has grown to include 110 members from across the world. These members represent over 80 percent of the global population and more than half of global GDP.
In the past decade, AIIB has approved over US$60 billion in financing for more than 300 projects in 38 countries, including initiatives in clean energy, transport, water supply, and digital connectivity.
The Maldives is a founding member of the AIIB. The Bank has supported development efforts in the Maldives through infrastructure investment and technical assistance.