FM Sitharaman to visit Qatar from 27-29 September, attend AIIB annual meeting
India is a founding member of AIIB and among its largest shareholders, giving it a significant role in the institution's governance.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will travel to Qatar from September 27 to 29 to attend the 11th annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Doha. During her visit, she will represent India as its governor to the multilateral development bank. She is expected to hold bilateral meetings with AIIB president and officials from several countries, including Jordan, Switzerland, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and Nepal.
Additionally, Sitharaman plans to visit Qatari leadership and engage with local business leaders and investors. This visit underscores India's ongoing engagement with key Gulf partners on investment and economic cooperation, while leveraging multilateral platforms like AIIB to advance infrastructure financing and development priorities.
As a founding member and a significant shareholder of AIIB, India plays a crucial role in the institution's governance.
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