AIIB President Zou Jiayi: Bank to double annual loan approvals to $20 billion by 2030
Ahead of its 11th Board of Governors annual meeting in Doha, Qatar, AIIB President Zou Jiayi announced plans to double the bank's annual loan approvals to approximately $20 billion by 2030. The expansion aims to meet member demand for infrastructure financing, focusing on green transitions, transport corridors, and digital infrastructure. Since taking office in January, Zou has visited about 30 member countries. The bank has grown to 111 members and approved nearly $80 billion in financing since 2016.
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AIIB President Zou Jiayi: Annual loan volume to double by 2030, focus on digital transformation
In an interview ahead of the 11th AIIB Board of Governors annual meeting in Doha, Qatar, AIIB President Zou Jiayi outlined the bank's development goals, including doubling annual loan volume by 2030 to mobilize more funds for infrastructure. Since taking office, Zou has visited approximately 30 member countries, all of which prioritize infrastructure as a key pillar of their development agendas. Members seek increased AIIB financing for transport infrastructure such as roads, railways, ports, and civil aviation. Zou also emphasized that member states are focusing on digital transformation and leveraging opportunities from AI technology. The interview was reported by CCTV News and carried by Tencent Stock.
Read sourceAIIB President Zou Jiayi: Bank Plans to Double Annual Loan Approvals to $200 Billion by 2030
On September 27, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced that its 11th Board of Governors annual meeting will be held in Qatar, marking the first such meeting since the bank entered its second decade. In an interview ahead of the meeting, AIIB President Zou Jiayi stated that the bank remains committed to multilateralism and win-win cooperation, supporting members' long-term sustainable development. To better respond to members' needs, the AIIB plans to double its annual loan approval volume to approximately $200 billion by 2030. Zou emphasized that this expansion represents not only quantitative growth but also qualitative deepening, involving innovative business models and loan products to improve project implementation and development outcomes. She noted that amid global challenges, the AIIB will continue to promote openness, inclusiveness, and collaboration, deepening Asia-world connectivity and injecting more certainty into global sustainable development and international cooperation.
Read sourceAIIB President Zou Jiayi: Bank to Double Annual Loan Approvals to $20 Billion by 2030
On September 27, Jin10 reported that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will hold its 11th annual board meeting in Qatar, the first since entering its second decade. In an interview ahead of the meeting, AIIB President Zou Jiayi stated that the bank remains committed to multilateralism and win-win cooperation to support members' long-term sustainable development. To meet growing member needs, the AIIB plans to double its annual loan approvals to approximately $20 billion by 2030. Zou emphasized that this expansion is not only quantitative but also qualitative, involving innovative business models and loan products to improve project effectiveness. She added that amid global risks and challenges, the AIIB will continue to promote openness, inclusiveness, and collaboration to deepen regional cooperation and Asia-world connectivity, injecting more certainty into global sustainable development and international cooperation.
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AIIB President Jin Liqun Announces Plan to Double Annual Loan Approvals to $20 Billion by 2030
On September 28-29, the 11th AIIB Board of Governors Annual Meeting will be held in Qatar, the first since the bank entered its second decade. Ahead of the meeting, AIIB President Jin Liqun (邹加怡) outlined the bank's progress and future priorities in an interview with Xinhua. She stated that AIIB plans to double its annual loan approvals to approximately $20 billion by 2030, emphasizing that this expansion will be accompanied by innovation in business models and loan products to enhance development impact. Jin noted that since taking office in January, she has visited about 30 member countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe, where leaders consistently called for more infrastructure financing for green transition, transport corridors, and digital infrastructure. She identified three core principles for the plan: impact (converting loans into development results), innovation (developing new financial tools and currency options), and integrity (upholding multilateralism). AIIB, initiated by China and founded with 57 members, now has 111 members and has approved over 400 projects worth nearly $80 billion. Recent milestones include its first South Africa project and a debt guarantee for Pakistan's first Panda bond. Jin stressed that the upcoming annual meeting will seek strategic guidance from governors and mobilize more capital for infrastructure, aiming to put development back at the top of the international agenda.
Read sourceAIIB President Zou Jiayi Pledges to Double Annual Lending to $20 Billion by 2030
In an interview with Xinhua ahead of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's 11th annual meeting in Qatar (Sept 28-29), AIIB President Zou Jiayi outlined plans to double annual loan approvals to approximately $20 billion by 2030. She emphasized that this expansion is not just quantitative but qualitative, involving innovative business models and loan products. Zou noted that after visiting about 30 member countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe, she found a consistent demand for infrastructure financing to support green transitions, transport corridors, and digital infrastructure. The bank, which has grown to 111 members and approved nearly $80 billion in financing since 2016, aims to uphold three core principles: impact, innovation, and integrity. Recent milestones include the first South Africa project, a debt guarantee for Pakistan's panda bond in China, and a special fund for energy and food crises. Zou stressed that AIIB fosters connectivity and trust through infrastructure, and that the upcoming meeting will seek strategic guidance from governors to deepen international cooperation and mobilize capital for sustainable development.
Read sourceAIIB President Zou Jiayi Pledges to Double Annual Lending to $20 Billion by 2030
In an interview with Xinhua ahead of the AIIB's 11th annual meeting in Qatar, President Zou Jiayi outlined the bank's plan to double annual loan approvals to approximately $20 billion by 2030. She emphasized that this expansion is not just quantitative but qualitative, involving innovative business models and loan products to better support members' sustainable development. Zou noted that after visiting 30 member countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe, she found a consistent demand for infrastructure financing, especially for green transition, transport corridors, and digital infrastructure. The plan is guided by three core principles: impact, innovation, and integrity. The AIIB, founded on China's initiative with 57 founding members, now has 111 members and has approved over 400 projects worth nearly $80 billion. Zou stressed that the bank remains committed to multilateralism, cooperation, and building connectivity and trust through infrastructure, aiming to put development back at the top of the international agenda amid global challenges.
AIIB President Zou Jiayi: Doubling Loans to $20 Billion by 2030 for Global Stability
In an interview published by Xinhua via East Money, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Zou Jiayi outlined the bank's plan to double its annual loan approvals to approximately $20 billion by 2030. Zou emphasized that this expansion is not just quantitative but qualitative, involving innovative business models and loan products to better meet member countries' development needs. Since taking office in January, Zou has visited about 30 member states across Asia, Africa, and Europe, noting a consistent demand for infrastructure financing to support green transitions, transport corridors, and digital infrastructure. The plan is built on three core principles: impact (converting funds into development results), innovation (developing new financial tools and currency options), and integrity (upholding multilateralism). AIIB, initiated by China with 57 founding members, now has 111 members and has approved over 400 projects worth nearly $80 billion. Recent milestones include its first South Africa project, a debt guarantee for Pakistan's panda bond in China, and a special fund for energy and food crises. Zou stated the upcoming annual meeting will seek strategic guidance from governors to deepen partnerships and mobilize capital for infrastructure, aiming to inject more certainty into global sustainable development and cooperation.
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