Beijing, October 19, 2023

AIIB Statement on Afghanistan Earthquake

We at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) express our deepest sympathies to Afghanistan for the devastation caused in recent earthquakes, with tragic loss of lives and livelihoods. During this moment of great sorrow and suffering, our thoughts and hearts are with the people of Afghanistan.

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and Triple-A-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients’ needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity.

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