Nepal Seeks AIIB Financing During Ministerial Visit to Doha
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Nepal's Finance Minister, Swarnim Wagle, is scheduled to travel to Doha for the 2026 annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on September 28 and 29. Nepal is a founding member of the AIIB and is seeking financing for several infrastructure projects. During the meeting, Wagle plans to highlight Nepal’s vulnerability to climate-induced disasters and the associated growing costs.
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The visit is part of Nepal's global campaign to secure support for climate-vulnerable countries. The government is actively raising concerns about climate change's role in devastation at international forums. This effort is linked to Nepal's need for international financing for national infrastructure.
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Could secure international investment funding for national infrastructure projects.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Swarnim Wagle met with AIIB representative Zou Jiayi in Doha, pledging support for Nepal's reconstruction.Sub-event
Nepal seeks AIIB financing while minister travels to Doha.1 source