On March 23 to 25, a delegation from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Directors visited the historic city of Kunming, Yunnan Province, where the inaugural chief negotiators’ meeting for establishing AIIB was held in 2014.
The visit included a lead-up event for AIIB’s 10th Annual Meeting, which will take place June 24-26, 2025, in Beijing. The event underscored the Bank's nearly-decade-long commitment to sustainable infrastructure and regional integration. Senior representatives from the Yunnan Provincial Government, state-owned enterprises, the private sector and academic institutions shared insights on key initiatives driving regional connectivity.
The delegation also visited the Yunnan Kunming Changshui Airport, whose expansion is being financed by AIIB for USD500 million. It is one of the Bank’s first ventures into the airport sector and aims to strengthen regional connectivity and advance green airport development, including decarbonization of the aviation industry.
The delegation also visited the Dianchi Lake Preservation Project to see how this ecological area serves not only as a biodiversity hub but also as a natural water purification system for urban wastewater.
During discussions with senior officials from Yunnan Government, participants exchanged views on areas of shared interest and explored potential for further collaboration, particularly on sustainable development and green infrastructure.
Registration is now open for AIIB’s 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, which will be held June 24-26, 2025, in Beijing. More information can be found at https://2025am.aiib.org.
About AIIB
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is a multilateral development bank dedicated to financing “infrastructure for tomorrow,” with sustainability at its core. AIIB began operations in 2016, now has 110 approved members worldwide, is capitalized at USD100 billion, and is AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies. AIIB collaborates with partners to mobilize capital and invest in infrastructure and other productive sectors that foster sustainable economic development and enhance regional connectivity.
