Zou Jiayi, former Vice Finance Minister of China, has been appointed as the new President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). This announcement was made during the 10th Annual Meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors. Zou Jiayi will succeed Jin Liqun, the founding President, with her term starting on January 16, 2026.
Key Highlights
- New AIIB President: Zou Jiayi, former Vice Finance Minister of China
- Term Start Date: January 16, 2026
- Current President: Jin Liqun (founding President completing 10 years in office)
- Announced At: 10th Annual Meeting of AIIB Board of Governors
- AIIB Headquarters: Beijing, China
About Zou Jiayi
Zou Jiayi has held key roles in China’s finance ministry and global institutions, including the World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and New Development Bank (NDB). She has been a key figure in strengthening China’s engagement with international financial institutions.
About AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank)
- Established: 2016
- Mission: “Infrastructure for Tomorrow” – focused on sustainable infrastructure development
- Total Members: 110 approved member countries
Voting Share
- China: 26.54%
- India: 7.58% (second largest)
- Russia: 5.9%
- Germany: 4.1%
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- Zou Jiayi appointed as the new President of AIIB, succeeding Jin Liqun.
- AIIB’s mission is focused on sustainable infrastructure development for the future.
- China holds the highest voting share in the AIIB.
- The AIIB has 110 approved member countries working towards infrastructure development.
