践行多边主义 完善全球治理——亚投行第十届理事会年会观察

Key Points - The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held its 10th Annual Meeting from June 24 to 26 in Beijing, gathering over 3,500 guests including member representatives and multilateral development partners [1] - AIIB has achieved significant milestones in its first decade, including investments supporting over 51,000 kilometers of transportation infrastructure, improved irrigation systems for over 22 million people, and an additional 21.3 million kilowatts of renewable energy capacity [1] - AIIB has provided $61 billion in financing for over 300 projects across various sectors such as transportation, energy, water resources, and health, positively impacting people's lives [1][3] - In 2024, AIIB approved $8.4 billion in financing for 51 projects, marking a 47% increase from 2023, and achieved $1.1 billion in operating income, demonstrating resilience in its business model [3] - Since 2016, AIIB has issued bonds in 20 currencies, raising over $54 billion, allowing for low-cost financing that benefits borrowers [3] - AIIB has expanded its membership from 57 to 110 and established over 100 partnerships with multilateral development institutions and financial entities [5] - AIIB aims to increase annual financing to $17 billion by 2030, with cross-border connectivity projects accounting for 25% to 30% of approved financing and climate financing maintaining 50% of approved financing [6] - The updated Mid-term Development Strategy (2021-2030) was approved by the board prior to the annual meeting, with ongoing work to achieve these goals [6] - The Chinese Minister of Finance emphasized the importance of high-quality project development, expanding loan scales, and attracting private capital to support AIIB's growth [8] - AIIB elected a new president, signaling a commitment to continue its mission as a trusted and flexible multilateral development bank [9]