{
  "id": 11000560,
  "title": "AIIB reaffirms commitment to close global infrastructure financing gap at Doha meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/aiib-reaffirms-commitment-to-close-global-infrastructure-financing-11000560",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-30T17:33:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews Business",
    "slug": "euronews-business",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/30/aiib-reaffirms-commitment-to-close-global-infrastructure-financing-gap-at-doha-meeting"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) reaffirmed its dedication to addressing the global infrastructure financing gap during its 11th annual meeting in Doha. AIIB President Zou Jiayi announced plans to nearly double its annual financing to approximately €17.6 billion by 2030, with a focus on areas such as climate resilience, renewable energy, digital transformation, regional connectivity, nature conservation, and people-centered development. In 2025, AIIB allocated €9.4 billion in financing to 57 projects, with 71% of the approved financing supporting climate-positive outcomes, surpassing its initial target. The bank also mobilized €4.3 billion in private capital.\n\nAIIB has collaborated with other multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, through co-financing agreements. These cooperative efforts aim to pool resources and share expertise, especially crucial at a time when global trade is becoming fragmented and protectionism is on the rise. Zou emphasized that cooperation is fundamental to infrastructure development, as it requires collaboration across borders, institutions, and markets.\n\nQatar, the host country and a founding member of AIIB, reaffirmed its commitment to the bank's goals, despite regional uncertainties. Qatari Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari highlighted the country's role as a founding shareholder, investor in infrastructure across Asia and beyond, and a nation that recognized the importance of resilient infrastructure this year. Through the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar has also sought to complement its AIIB membership by supporting infrastructure, healthcare, and education projects globally. The QFFD believes that institutions like AIIB can facilitate partnerships and identify opportunities for co-investment, helping communities transition from grants to loans and investment, thereby promoting self-sustaining development.",
  "summary": "The 11th AIIB annual meeting brings policymakers, investors and business leaders from around the world to Doha to explore how technology, sustainability, connectivity and investment are reshaping the way cities and economies develop.",
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        "title": "AIIB reaffirms commitment to close global infrastructure financing gap at Doha meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/aiib-reaffirms-commitment-to-close-global-infrastructure-financing",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:33:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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