Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Zou Jiayi, a distinguished Chinese official and former Vice Finance Minister, has been appointed as the new President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). She will assume office on January 16, 2026, following the completion of Jin Liqun’s ten-year tenure as the founding President. Her appointment was announced at the 10th Annual Meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors. Zou brings extensive experience from global financial institutions like the World Bank, ADB, and NDB, making her well-positioned to lead AIIB’s mission of promoting sustainable infrastructure. Based in Beijing, AIIB currently includes 110 approved member countries, emphasizing global cooperation.