Nepal elected as Vice-Chair of AIIB, Finance Minister Wagle returns home after attending Annual Meeting
Summary
Nepal has been elected Vice-Chair of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for 2026–27 as Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle returned to Kathmandu after attending the bank’s annual meeting in Doha. The meeting focused on expanding investment, technology transfer and cooperation for Nepal’s infrastructure development and post-disaster reconstruction.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle returned to Kathmandu after attending the 2026 AIIB Annual Meeting in Doha, Qatar.
- Nepal was elected Vice-Chair of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for 2026–27, a first for the country.
- Wagle urged increased investment in roads, electricity, communication and information technology, along with easier access to capital.
- He also discussed bilateral interests, economic cooperation and support for Nepal’s post-disaster reconstruction with AIIB leaders and finance ministers from several member countries.
