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AIIB meeting in Beijing

Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, holds a press conference during the 10th annual AIIB board of governors meeting in Beijing on June 26, 2025.

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AIIB meeting in Beijing

Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, holds a press conference during the 10th annual AIIB board of governors meeting in Beijing on June 26, 2025.

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AIIB meeting in Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is projected on a large screen as he makes a speech during the 10th annual board of governors meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing on June 26, 2025.

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AIIB meeting in Beijing

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is projected on a large screen as he makes a speech during the 10th annual board of governors meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing on June 26, 2025.

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jin Liqun, president and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Supporting High-Quality Belt and Road Cooperation" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 29, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)

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CHINA-HAINAN-BOAO FORUM FOR ASIA-PANEL DISCUSSION (CN)

(240329) -- BOAO, March 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jin Liqun, president and chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), speaks at a panel discussion themed on "Overcoming Political Hurdles to Address the Climate Crisis" during the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2024 in Boao, south China's Hainan Province, March 28, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Mengyao)

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) Laurence Tubiana on screen attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) Laurence Tubiana on screen attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum - Paris

NK Singh, Ristalina Georgieva (IMF), President Emmanuel Macron, President of the European Council Charles Michel and Jin Liqun (AIIB) attending the 6th edition of the Paris Peace Forum at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, France on November 10, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Jacques Witt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum Diner at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun arrives at the dinner in honour of the Heads of State and Government and leaders of international organisations participating in the 6th Paris Peace Forum, at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on November 9, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peace Forum Diner at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun arrives at the dinner in honour of the Heads of State and Government and leaders of international organisations participating in the 6th Paris Peace Forum, at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris on November 9, 2023. Representatives from states, international organisations, businesses, development banks or NGOs are expected to attend the event, held from November 10 to 11, 2023. This year's themes are protection of the planet and people, trust and safety in the digital world, sustainable development, crafting peace and building a safer world. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONGQIAO-FORUM-SUB-FORUM (CN)

(231106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), delivers a keynote speech at the sub-forum on Building Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub & Hub Conference 2023 of the sixth Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-HONGQIAO-FORUM-PARALLEL SESSION (CN)

(231105) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), delivers a speech at the parallel session on Regional International Organization Demonstration Area: New Platform and New Practice of Belt and Road International Cooperation of the sixth Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-SCHUKNECHT-XINHUA-INTERVIEW

(230928) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Ludger Schuknecht, vice president and corporate secretary of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), receives an interview with Xinhua in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 26, 2023. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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AIIB to make greater contributions to green development: official

STORY: AIIB to make greater contributions to green development: official DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference hall in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUDGER SCHUKNECHT, Vice President and Corporate Secretary of AIIB 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUDGER SCHUKNECHT, Vice President and Corporate Secretary of AIIB STORYLINE: The two-day annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) concluded Wednesday in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh. During the meeting, the bank's Board of Governors approved the applications of El Salvador, the Solomon Islands and Tanzania as its new members. Vice President and Corporate Secretary of AIIB Ludger Schuknecht said the bank helps promote the sustainable development of its members. This is welcomed by the international community. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUDGER SCHUKNECHT, Vice President and Corporate Se

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-UZBEK MINISTER-INTERVIEW

(230926) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Laziz Kudratov, the governor of Uzbekistan at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and also Uzbek minister of investment, industry, and trade, speaks during an interview on the sidelines of the AIIB's two-day annual meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Sept. 26, 2023. Laziz Kudratov hailed Tuesday the bank's eighth annual meeting as "important and fruitful." (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai) TO GO WITH Interview: Uzbek minister hails AIIB's annual meeting in Egypt as "important, fruitful"

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-MEMBERS-INCREASE

(230926) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants walk past flags during the eighth annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 26, 2023. The AIIB now has 109 members after its Board of Governors approved the applications of El Salvador, Solomon Islands and Tanzania on Tuesday. The bank approved the applications of the three economies during its eighth annual meeting held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, the AIIB said in a statement. AIIB members now collectively account for 81 percent of the world's population and 65 percent of global gross domestic product, it reads. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-MEMBERS-INCREASE

(230926) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants pose for photos during the eighth annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 26, 2023. The AIIB now has 109 members after its Board of Governors approved the applications of El Salvador, Solomon Islands and Tanzania on Tuesday. The bank approved the applications of the three economies during its eighth annual meeting held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, the AIIB said in a statement. AIIB members now collectively account for 81 percent of the world's population and 65 percent of global gross domestic product, it reads. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-MEMBERS-INCREASE

(230926) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A participant walks past a display board about the eighth annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 26, 2023. The AIIB now has 109 members after its Board of Governors approved the applications of El Salvador, Solomon Islands and Tanzania on Tuesday. The bank approved the applications of the three economies during its eighth annual meeting held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, the AIIB said in a statement. AIIB members now collectively account for 81 percent of the world's population and 65 percent of global gross domestic product, it reads. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-MEMBERS-INCREASE

(230926) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants walk past flags during the eighth annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 26, 2023. The AIIB now has 109 members after its Board of Governors approved the applications of El Salvador, Solomon Islands and Tanzania on Tuesday. The bank approved the applications of the three economies during its eighth annual meeting held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, the AIIB said in a statement. AIIB members now collectively account for 81 percent of the world's population and 65 percent of global gross domestic product, it reads. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-MEMBERS-INCREASE

(230926) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants walk past display boards about the eighth annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 26, 2023. The AIIB now has 109 members after its Board of Governors approved the applications of El Salvador, Solomon Islands and Tanzania on Tuesday. The bank approved the applications of the three economies during its eighth annual meeting held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, the AIIB said in a statement. AIIB members now collectively account for 81 percent of the world's population and 65 percent of global gross domestic product, it reads. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-MEMBERS-INCREASE

(230926) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A participant walks past flags during the eighth annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 26, 2023. The AIIB now has 109 members after its Board of Governors approved the applications of El Salvador, Solomon Islands and Tanzania on Tuesday. The bank approved the applications of the three economies during its eighth annual meeting held in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, the AIIB said in a statement. AIIB members now collectively account for 81 percent of the world's population and 65 percent of global gross domestic product, it reads. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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Egyptian minister says AIIB plays crucial role in Africa's sustainable development

STORY: Egyptian minister says AIIB plays crucial role in Africa's sustainable development DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the eighth annual meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED MAAIT, Egyptian Finance Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMED MAAIT, Egyptian Finance Minister STORYLINE: Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait lauded on Sunday the "crucial role" played by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in the sustainable development in Africa. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED MAAIT, Egyptian Finance Minister "The globality of the AIIB is derived from its noble goal to improve the infrastructure of countries, which helps improve all the peoples' economic and social rights and their standards of living. The bank plays an important role in the field of comprehensive sustainable development. The AIIB's investment interests in infrastructure, renewable energy, green transportatio

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AIIB reliable global multilateral institution for developing countries, says Egyptian expert

STORY: AIIB reliable global multilateral institution for developing countries, says Egyptian expert DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Nile River in Egypt 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): ABU BAKR AL-DEEB, Advisor to the Cairo-based Arab Center for Research and Studies 3. Moving pictures of the headquarters of the AIIB 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ABU BAKR AL-DEEB, Advisor to the Cairo-based Arab Center for Research and Studies 5. various of the Nile River in Egypt 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): ABU BAKR AL-DEEB, Advisor to the Cairo-based Arab Center for Research and Studies 7. various of street views in Egypt 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): ABU BAKR AL-DEEB, Advisor to the Cairo-based Arab Center for Research and Studies STORYLINE: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a window of hope for developing countries that seek a sincere multilateral institution to finance their sustainable development projects, said an Egyptian expert in a recent intervie

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AIIB's annual meeting kicks off in Egypt

STORY: AIIB's annual meeting kicks off in Egypt DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the opening ceremony of the eighth annual meeting of the AIIB 3. various of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi speaking 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JIN LIQUN, AIIB President 5. various of people attending the eighth annual meeting of the AIIB 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JIN LIQUN, AIIB President 7. various of Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait speaking 8. various of people attending the eighth annual meeting of the AIIB STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YANG YIRAN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm reporting live from Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, where the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, or AIIB, is hosting its much-anticipated Annual Meeting. This year's meeting, themed 'Sustainable Growth in a Challenging World,' is a landmark event for AIIB. It marks the bank's first-ever meeting on the Afric

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AIIB launches climate action plan to tackle climate change

STORY: AIIB launches climate action plan to tackle climate change DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the annual meeting of the AIIB 2. various of people attending the eighth annual meeting of the AIIB STORYLINE: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Monday launched its Climate Action Plan (CAP), which it refers to as "a milestone" in its ongoing commitment to combatting climate change. Designed to guide the AIIB's climate ambition from 2024 to 2030, the CAP brings together the principles governing the bank's climate financing while identifying crucial action areas that will steer its investments in support of its members, the AIIB said in a statement. "The CAP demonstrates AIIB's ambition to mobilize our capital, capacity, and convening power to help our members in their efforts to address climate change," AIIB President and Chair of the Board Jin Liqun was quoted as saying. The action plan outlines four prin

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Egyptian president, AIIB chief discuss cooperation

STORY: Egyptian president, AIIB chief discuss cooperation DATELINE: Sept. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sharm el-Sheikh street views 2. various of the meeting (courtesy of Egyptian presidency) STORYLINE: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Jin Liqun Monday to discuss cooperation and investment. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the eighth annual meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors, which kicked off Monday in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. During the meeting, Sisi emphasized Egypt's appreciation for the remarkable relations with the AIIB, given the important role it has played over the past years as a partner of Egypt in the development process, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. Sisi said he looked forward to exploring more areas for cooperation with the AIIB, notably in the fields of transport, clean energy, and fostering the trans

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-ANNUAL MEETING

(230925) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 25, 2023 shows a display board of the eighth annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The eighth annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) kicked off Monday in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh under the theme "Sustainable Growth in a Challenging World." (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-AIIB-ANNUAL MEETING

(230925) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 25, 2023 shows display boards of the eighth annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The eighth annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) kicked off Monday in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh under the theme "Sustainable Growth in a Challenging World." (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-FINANCE MINISTER-INTERVIEW

(230925) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Egyptian minister says AIIB plays crucial role in Africa's sustainable development" (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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EGYPT-SHARM EL-SHEIKH-FINANCE MINISTER-INTERVIEW

(230925) -- SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, Sept. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: Egyptian minister says AIIB plays crucial role in Africa's sustainable development" (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

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AIIB keen to enhance investments in Egypt's infrastructure: finance minister

STORY: AIIB keen to enhance investments in Egypt's infrastructure: finance minister DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the headquarters of Egypt's Finance Ministry in Cairo 2. various of Egypt's Finance Minister Mohamed Maait speaking 2. various of goods at port STORYLINE: Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait said Saturday that the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is keen to enhance investments in Egypt's infrastructure, especially in partnership with the private sector. Maait made the marks during a seminar organized in Cairo by Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation, according to a statement of the council. The minister, who is also Egypt's governor at the AIIB, said that Egypt joined the AIIB as a founding member in 2016 and revealed that the bank's investment portfolio in Egypt amounted to 1.3 billion U.S. dollars. Regarding the upcoming AIIB's annual meeting, which will be held on Sept. 25-26 in Egypt's Sharm El

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Egypt approves AIIB loan to build metro line in Alexandria

STORY: Egypt approves AIIB loan to build metro in Alexandria DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting of Egyptian Cabinet (courtesy of Egyptian Cabinet) STORYLINE: The Egyptian government approved on Thursday a loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to finance a metro line in the northern coastal province of Alexandria, said the Egyptian cabinet in a statement. The Beijing-based bank will provide Egypt with 250 million euros (about 272 million U.S. dollars) to fund the Abu Qir metro line in the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria, based on a deal signed by Egypt's Ministry of International Cooperation and the AIIB in China last month. The project, which is estimated to cost 1.5 billion euros, will be co-financed by the AIIB, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank, and the French Development Agency. The new metro line will be developed on the existing Abu Qir railway line,

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EU countries positive on partnering with China for banking project

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C, front) and representatives of countries ready to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank line up for a group photo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in October 2014. Four European countries -- Britain, France, Germany and Italy -- very recently expressed their readiness to join the AIIB initiative. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-Japan PM Hatoyama asked to join AIIB's advisory panel

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama speaks to reporters in Beijing on June 26, 2016. Hatoyama said he was asked to become a member of an international advisory committee of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank by AIIB President Jin Liqun last November. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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AIIB board of governors gather for 1st annual meeting in Beijing

Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on June 25, 2016, as the China-led development bank, launched in January, holds its first annual meeting. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese-led AIIB holds 1st annual meeting

People attend the first annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing on June 25, 2016. The Chinese-backed development bank said it has approved financing for its first four projects worth about $500 million in total. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese-led AIIB holds 1st annual meeting

Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, makes a speech at its first annual meeting in Beijing on June 25, 2016. The Chinese-backed development bank said it has approved financing for its first four projects worth about $500 million in total. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Chinese-led AIIB holds 1st annual meeting

People attend the first annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing on June 25, 2016. The Chinese-backed development bank said it has approved financing for its first four projects worth about $500 million in total. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo