The Global Strategic Dialogue (2026), themed Unite Global South, Improve Global Governance, was held on October 29, bringing together speakers to discuss development cooperation and reform of the global governance system.
AIIB president lays out her vision for development cooperation
Zou Jiayi, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, told the dialogue that development needs to return to the top of the global agenda, with development cooperation serving as a key component of global governance. She said the AIIB sees itself as a bridge institution committed to financing infrastructure projects that strengthen regional and global connectivity.
Co-hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and China Daily
The dialogue was jointly hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and China Daily, with discussions centered on repositioning development cooperation within global governance frameworks and using multilateral institutions to turn shared visions into concrete investment commitments.
AIIB membership now spans 111 economies
Zou said the AIIB's membership has grown to 111 countries and regions across six continents, spanning both developing and developed economies. She said the bank would keep deepening cooperation with its members and partners as they work together toward building a better world.
