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6 speeches by Zou Jiayi listed between 26 January 2026 and 28 September 2026. Roles covered: President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (since 16 January 2026). Most frequent topics: development and emerging economies, growth, investment and productivity, climate, energy and nature.

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· Zou Jiayi Wiki · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank WikiAIIB President’s Opening Remarks at the 11th AIIB Annual Meeting, Doha, Qatar

ContextOpening of the 11th Annual Meeting in Doha of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, whose mission is to finance infrastructure in Asia, while the region's needs far exceed available funding.

Why it mattersThe AIIB's yearly gathering of its member governments: the President sets out where the bank wants to put its effort next, notably on preparing projects before they are financed.

Problems raised
  1. Infrastructure needs of member countries remain large.
  2. Projects are often poorly prepared before financing.
  3. Borrowers face currency risk on foreign-currency loans.
Solutions proposed
  1. Engage earlier in the project cycle and invest in upstream work.
  2. Strengthen project preparation support.
  3. Broaden the financing toolkit, including local-currency options.
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1. A new president's first annual meeting

Opening the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's 11th annual meeting in Doha, President Zou Jiayi noted the bank now counts 111 members, has approved over USD 79 billion for more than 400 projects in 43 economies and keeps top credit ratings. After visiting more than 30 members, including a ride on a rapid-transit line near Delhi that the bank helps fund, she said members consistently ask for more infrastructure and more financing.

2. Plans for the next decade

The bank aims to roughly double yearly lending to about USD 20 billion by 2030, focusing on climate resilience, renewables, digital networks, regional links, nature and social infrastructure, while drawing in more private capital. It will move closer to clients, open more offices, engage earlier in project preparation and offer more local-currency financing, with integrity and high standards as guiding principles.

3. Cooperation

She presented development as a shared agenda among equal partners, noted Asia needs some USD 3 trillion of infrastructure investment a year, and said the bank will keep its Asian focus while staying open to members from other regions.

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· Zou Jiayi Wiki · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank WikiRemarks by President Zou Jiayi at the Opening Ceremony of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development

ContextOpening ceremony in Beijing of a forum on shared global development, with the head of the AIIB, the multilateral bank whose mission is to finance infrastructure in Asia.

Why it mattersThe AIIB President argues for putting development back at the top of the global agenda.

Problems raised
  1. Development has fallen down the global agenda.
  2. Uncertainty weighs on international cooperation.
  3. Infrastructure gaps persist.
Solutions proposed
  1. Put development back at the top of the agenda.
  2. Strengthen international cooperation.
  3. Invest in infrastructure for shared development.
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· Zou Jiayi Wiki · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank WikiRemarks by President Zou Jiayi at the Launch of Asian Infrastructure Finance 2026: Where the Water Flows

ContextPresentation in Washington of a yearly flagship study by the AIIB, the multilateral bank that finances infrastructure in Asia and must draw private capital to close the gap.

Why it mattersLaunches the AIIB's yearly infrastructure report, this time focused on water as a constraint on growth.

Problems raised
  1. Water is a defining constraint on growth.
  2. Water affects food security and stability.
  3. Water projects are hard to finance.
Solutions proposed
  1. Turn water challenges into investable projects.
  2. Combine natural and engineered solutions.
  3. Coordinate action through better information.
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· Zou Jiayi Wiki · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank WikiSpeech by AIIB President Zou Jiayi at the Bo’Ao Forum for Asia

ContextSpeech at the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan by the head of the AIIB, the multilateral bank whose mission is to finance infrastructure across Asia.

Why it mattersAt Asia's main economic forum, the AIIB President presents development banks as neutral platforms for regional cooperation.

Problems raised
  1. Climate change and digitalisation reshape the world.
  2. Cross-border infrastructure is complex.
  3. Asia needs sustainable development.
Solutions proposed
  1. Support climate and digital transitions.
  2. Use MDBs as neutral platforms for regional cooperation.
  3. Mobilise finance and knowledge for inclusive solutions.
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· Zou Jiayi Wiki · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank WikiRemarks by AIIB President Zou Jiayi at the China Development Forum

ContextRemarks at the China Development Forum in Beijing, the government's yearly meeting with global business, by the head of the AIIB, which finances infrastructure in Asia.

Why it mattersShort remarks at China's main policy forum, where the AIIB President links stable growth with the energy transition and connectivity.

Problems raised
  1. Growth must be steady and high-quality.
  2. Economies must transform while staying stable.
  3. Infrastructure needs remain.
Solutions proposed
  1. Maintain stable growth while advancing transformation.
  2. Invest in energy transition and connectivity.
  3. Support private sector development.
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· Zou Jiayi Wiki · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank WikiRemarks by AIIB President Zou Jiayi at the Asian Financial Forum

ContextRemarks at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, the region's large finance gathering, by the head of the AIIB, the multilateral bank that finances infrastructure in Asia.

Why it mattersFocuses on mobilising private finance for Asia's infrastructure needs.

Problems raised
  1. The world faces shared challenges.
  2. Cooperation is needed for success.
  3. Infrastructure finance must adapt.
Solutions proposed
  1. Foster cooperation for shared success.
  2. Engage with financial centres like Hong Kong.
  3. Mobilise finance for infrastructure.
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