Zou Jiayi Appointed as New AIIB President, Succeeds Jin Liqun

In a significant leadership transition, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced Zou Jiayi, former Vice Finance Minister of China, as its next President. She will take over from the founding President, Jin Liqun, whose second five-year term ends in January 2026. The announcement was made during the 10th Annual Meeting of the AIIB Board of Governors, marking a new chapter for the Beijing-headquartered multilateral bank.

Why in News?

Zou Jiayi has been appointed as the new President of the AIIB. The decision was announced on June 24, 2025, during the AIIB’s 10th Annual Governors’ Meeting. She will assume office 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

  • Held key roles in China’s finance ministry and global institutions.

Deep experience with,

  • World Bank Group
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  • New Development Bank (NDB)
  • 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%
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Zou Jiayi Appointed as New AIIB President, Succeeds Jin Liqun
New AIIB President Zou Jiayi
Predecessor Jin Liqun
AIIB HQ Beijing, China
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