A multilateral development bank aims to double its annual financing to $20bn by 2030 through private capital mobilisation and flexible local-currency instruments.
Speaking at the 11th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Doha Monday, AIIB President Zou Jiayi noted that public resources alone cannot meet expanding global infrastructure requirements.
Zou outlined the institution’s strategic agenda for its second decade, emphasising an operational pivot designed to bring development financing closer to client needs across member economies.
She explained that scaling up development impact requires adapting the bank’s business model and financial instruments to make infrastructure projects more investable for institutional partners.
Minister of Finance His Excellency Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari, serving as Chair of the AIIB Board of Governors, stated that practical cooperation remains essential to support economic resilience and growth across member states.
“As a founding member of AIIB, Qatar remains committed to advancing multilateral cooperation. We recognise AIIB’s contribution in supporting sustainable infrastructure development and fostering cross-border connectivity across its members.
“At a time when the world faces complex challenges, continued investment in sustainable infrastructure and practical cooperation is essential to support growth, resilience and shared prosperity,” the minister said.
The AAA-rated institution has approved over $79bn in financing across more than 400 projects in 43 economies since beginning operations in 2016.
Capitalised at $100bn, the bank currently counts 111 approved members worldwide as it expands its focus on cross-border physical and digital connectivity.
Climate action continues to form a primary driver of the bank’s operational mandate, with regular climate-related financing exceeding institutional targets for four consecutive years.
Zou pointed out that future project pipelines will focus heavily on renewable energy, low-carbon transport, resilient urban systems, and digital infrastructure to support long-term economic transformation.
She further stated that international cooperation built on a partnership among equals is vital for advancing open regionalism and strengthening global supply chains.
“Development depends on international cooperation. AIIB is built on a development partnership among equals,” Zou said.
She added that AIIB would continue to work with members and partners to mobilise capital, strengthen connectivity and support infrastructure that delivers tangible benefits for people.
