The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is set to host its highly anticipated Ninth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors on September 25-26, 2024, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. This marks the first time the bank's event will be held in Central Asia. The meeting, themed “Building Resilient Infrastructure for All,” offers a platform to highlight AIIB’s achievements and gain strategic insights from its shareholders.
As a multilateral development bank, AIIB is dedicated to financing sustainable, green, and technology-driven infrastructure. With 109 members, AIIB aims to enhance regional connectivity, improve energy and water management, and support economic growth. Since its inception, AIIB has invested over $3.1bn in Uzbekistan. In early 2024, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev signed a significant three-year agreement with AIIB for sovereign-backed projects exceeding $2.6bn.
The 2024 Annual Meeting will feature over 25 panel discussions covering infrastructure financing innovations, climate resilience, sustainable development, and digital transformation. Key events will include the Opening Ceremony, Governors’ Business Roundtable, Governors’ Official Session, and a Press Conference, alongside public and civil society engagement activities.
Notable speakers will include AIIB President Jin Liqun, as well as senior representatives from the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the European Investment Bank, and the Islamic Development Bank. Experts from organizations such as the United Nations Environment Programme, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Citibank, The Milken Institute, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the Clean Air Fund will also participate.
The AIIB Annual Meeting is a vital opportunity for AIIB to engage with its 109 Members, partner institutions, business leaders, civil society, and experts. AIIB is committed to Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow, focusing on sustainability in infrastructure development. Established in Beijing in 2016, AIIB now comprises 109 members worldwide. With a capital of $100bn and an AAA rating from major international credit agencies, AIIB partners to unlock new capital and invest in infrastructure that promotes regional connectivity and technological advancement.
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