By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
DOHA, 29 September 2026 – Djibouti is seeking to benefit from its partnership with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to accelerate investment in sustainable infrastructure, as Minister of Economy and Finance Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh attended the bank's 11th annual meeting in Doha, according to the Djibouti News Agency.
Dawaleh led a Djiboutian delegation at Monday's meeting, which was held under the theme "Tomorrow's Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation" as the AIIB enters its second decade.
The meeting brought together representatives from member countries, government officials, business leaders, financial institutions and civil society representatives.
The agenda focused on sustainable infrastructure investment, climate finance and the development of digital infrastructure for public services.
Discussions also addressed ways to increase private-sector investment, develop new financing mechanisms, and strengthen cross-border connectivity and major trade corridors linking Asia and the Middle East.
These issues are particularly important to Djibouti, which occupies a strategic position at the crossroads of trade routes connecting Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
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During a meeting with AIIB President Zou Jiayi, Minister Dawaleh said Djibouti intends to make full use of its partnership with the bank.
He said the partnership could help accelerate investment in sustainable and resilient infrastructure while supporting economic growth and regional integration.
Headquartered in Beijing, the AIIB is a multilateral development bank established under an international treaty. The bank has 111 members, $100 billion in capital and an AAA credit rating.
During its first decade, the AIIB invested more than $60 billion in more than 300 projects across 38 economies.
The bank plans to mobilize at least an additional $75 billion in investment by 2030.