‏His Excellency the Saudi Minister of Finance, Mr. Mohammed Aljadaan, participated in the 11th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) held 28-29 September 2026in Doha, Qatar under the theme: Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation.
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In his remarks, H.E. Aljadaan emphasized that AIIB has established a strong foundation, with progress in connectivity, regional cooperation, and private-sector participation, which demonstrates its growing capacity to respond to members’ infrastructure needs.
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As AIIB scales up, progress should be measured not only by financing volumes or project approvals, but also by development impact," he said, stressing that the Bank's success “should translate into better infrastructure services, stronger institutions, greater economic resilience, and increased private-sector participation.”
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Minister Aljadaan called for strengthened engagement with member countries, highlighting that earlier dialogue would help AIIB understand each country’s circumstances, infrastructure gaps, andpriorities, while emphasizing the importance of supporting multi-year programs aligned with national strategies.
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He concluded his remarks by urging greater utilization ofpartnerships, encouraging the Bank to have stronger cooperation with other multilateral development banks and international organizations to exchange expertise, avoid duplication, and mobilize additional public and private resources. He noted the importance of the AIIB's approach to remain country-driven, recognizing differences in institutional capacity, fiscal space, and infrastructure development.
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Saudi Arabia is a founding member of AIIB, which was established in the Chinese capital, Beijing, in 2016 as a multilateral development finance institution.