Photo: Screenshot from AIIB's official website

Jin Liqun concluded his second term as President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), marking a decade of leadership since the Bank's establishment, according a statement on the AIIB's official website. 

Jin was elected as AIIB's inaugural President in 2016 and was re-elected for a second term at the Bank's Fifth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in 2020, according to the statement. 

Over the past decade, under the leadership of Jin, AIIB developed from a bold, collaborative vision shared by 57 founding members into a globally recognized multilateral development bank of 111 approved members, it said. 

Under Jin's tenure, the institution established robust governance frameworks, expanded its membership, maintained its AAA credit ratings and built a diverse portfolio of infrastructure investments across Asia and beyond, the AIIB said.  

His tenure emphasized multilateral cooperation and a commitment to high standards and practical results, solidifying AIIB's standing as a trusted partner in advancing sustainable infrastructure development and inclusive growth, it said. 

In June 2025, the AIIB announced that Zou Jiayi, a former Chinese vice minister of finance, has been elected as the next president. Zou's five-year term will begin on January 16, 2026, the day after founding President Jin concludes his second five-year term, Xinhua reported.

The AIIB is a multilateral development bank dedicated to financing "infrastructure for tomorrow," with sustainability at its core.


Global Times