The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation aimed at fostering regional macroeconomic resilience and sustainable development. This strategic partnership will leverage joint research, knowledge sharing, capacity building and staff exchanges to create a more robust economic landscape for the region.
AMRO Director Kouqing Li and AIIB President Jin Liqun signed the three-year agreement in Vientiane, Lao PDR this week on the sidelines of the 2024 ASEAN Summit, marking a significant step forward in the two organizations’ shared commitment to addressing pressing economic challenges for their respective member economies.
“Amid rising global uncertainty and increasing geoeconomic fragmentation, forging strategic partnerships is paramount to deepen our understanding of the challenges faced by the ASEAN+3 region,” Li said. “I am confident AMRO’s collaboration with AIIB will unlock synergies as we work toward securing the macroeconomic and financial resilience and stability of the region.”
“This partnership reflects our shared vision of fostering sustainable, resilient growth in Southeast Asia,” Jin said. “AIIB is committed to financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow, underpinned by rigorous analysis of local conditions and strong cooperation with local and regional partners. By strengthening joint efforts with AMRO, we are building a solid foundation for a more prosperous and inclusive future for all.”
The new partnership signifies both organizations' commitment to enhancing their collaborative initiatives to generate enduring economic benefits for their respective member economies and to navigate the challenges of an evolving global economy.
About AIIB
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond—infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-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.
About AMRO
AMRO is an international organization comprising the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) and China; Hong Kong, China; Japan; and Korea. AMRO’s mandate is to conduct macroeconomic surveillance, support regional financial arrangements, and provide technical assistance to the members. In addition, AMRO also serves as a regional knowledge hub and provides support to ASEAN+3 financial cooperation.
