Mohammed bin Rashid opened his business with the participation of 103 countries
The conclusion of the “Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank” meeting
Al-Jaber delivered the keynote speech for the annual meeting.
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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the sixth annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank concluded, which the UAE chaired for the first time in the Middle East.
The meeting, which was held virtually over a period of three days, was attended by 103 member countries of the Bank and its strategic partners, as they continued to strengthen cooperation with countries of the world, to accelerate the pace of support for economic development by focusing on green finance and climate-resilient infrastructure.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened the meeting with a speech in which he welcomed the participants, and spoke about the importance of the meeting in promoting economic cooperation between countries.
The Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, the UAE Governor at the Bank and Chairman of the Board of Governors, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Jaber, delivered the keynote speech for the annual meeting, while the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the Deputy Governor of the UAE at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Mohammed Saif Al-Suwaidi, participated in Board of Governors round table discussions, titled “Climate Financing”.
It is noteworthy that the general sessions of the bank’s annual meeting were held for the first time in the Middle East region, which was held under the slogan “Investing today, for a bright future.”
The sessions witnessed the registration of more than 1,600 people, as they contributed to the exchange of knowledge and experiences, and the study of how to provide new opportunities to connect the continent of Asia with the rest of the world.
The UAE continues to strengthen its distinguished position as a link between East and West, which enabled it to play a key role in the presence of participants from all over the world.
As one of the founding members of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the UAE contributes to activating the bank's capabilities in terms of attracting financing, promoting sustainable economic development, and expanding the interconnection between infrastructure in Asia.
The directions of regional and global cooperation are in harmony with the ten principles document of the UAE, during the next 50 years, and the "50 projects", which are considered a road map for the future.
The UAE has been able to consolidate its position at the forefront of countries that have focused on green finance and climate-resilient infrastructure, through partnerships with international institutions, led by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
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