Finance Minister Moosa Zameer to attend AIIB Annual Meeting in Beijing

Minister of Finance and Planning, Moosa Zameer, has arrived in the Chinese capital to participate in the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The high-level gathering is taking place from June 24 to 26, 2025, at the China National Convention Center.

Minister Zameer is scheduled to take part in the Governors’ Business Roundtable, where he will represent the Maldives’ national development perspectives and contribute to discussions under the theme “Building on a Decade of Impact.” His engagements will also include discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation among AIIB member countries.

The annual meeting brings together a wide array of participants including representatives from member states, global development institutions, business leaders, civil society groups, media, and international experts. This year’s gathering also marks a significant milestone for the Bank as it commemorates a decade since its founding.

Under the theme “Connecting for Development, Collaborating for Progress,” the event will explore AIIB’s strategic focus areas, which include green and sustainable financing, cross-border connectivity and regional cooperation, mobilization of private capital, and digital transformation in infrastructure development.

More than 3,500 delegates are expected to attend the three-day summit, during which AIIB will also elect its next President.

The AIIB, established in 2015 with 57 founding members, has since expanded to include 110 member countries, representing over 80% of the world’s population and more than half of global GDP. Over the past ten years, the Bank has approved over US$60 billion in financing for more than 300 infrastructure projects across 38 countries. These include investments in clean energy, transport, water supply systems, and digital infrastructure.

As a founding member, the Maldives has benefitted from AIIB’s support in key national infrastructure initiatives. The Bank has provided financial backing and technical assistance for development projects that align with the country’s goals for sustainable growth and improved public services