The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) announced on January 16th that Zou Jiayi has officially taken office as the President and Chairman of the Board, leading the institution into a new stage of development in the second decade.
In her inauguration speech, Zou Jiayi stated that as we embark on a new journey of development, the AIIB shoulders an even more important mission. In the face of common global challenges, only by strengthening cooperation can we effectively respond. By promoting international cooperation and infrastructure development, it can make positive contributions to building a better world, and the AIIB has unique advantages in achieving this vision.
Zou Jiayi stated that the AIIB will adhere to multilateralism, deepen regional cooperation, continue to support high-quality and sustainable infrastructure construction, promote economic growth, facilitate digital development, protect the natural environment, expand connectivity, and create more development opportunities for its members.
On January 16th, Zou Jiayi officially assumed the position of President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. (Image provided by AIIB)
She thanks the members for their trust and support, and looks forward to working closely with all members and partners to promote more projects through practical actions, enhance development effectiveness, strengthen regional resilience, and jointly build a greener and more prosperous future.
In June 2025, the AIIB Board of Directors elected Zou Jiayi as the new President. The first president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Jin Liqun, will retire on January 15, 2026.
Since its official operation in 2016, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has grown from 57 founding members to its current 111 members. Over the past decade, it has approved 361 projects and accumulated nearly $70 billion in approved financing, benefiting 40 members within and outside of Asia. (Reporter Ren Jun)