AIIB president says door open for US, Japan

TIL Desk/Business/Seoul/ The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Saturday that the organisation is keeping the door open for the US and Japan, two of the world’s leading economies who are not yet part of the body.

Jin Liqun made the remark when asked about the two countries’ notable absence at a press conference following the end of the second AIIB annual meeting in South Korea’s Jeju island.

“I am pleased to announce that we already have 80 members in the AIIB. This demonstrates confidence in the governance and management of the institution,” said Jin, alluding to the decision to include Argentina, Madagascar and Tonga as new member states.

“This also indicates the commitment of all members to work together, to improve living conditions of their citizens and to maintain sustainable economic growth while facing environmental challenges,” he added.