Nepal Seeks AIIB Financing During Ministerial Visit to Doha
What happened
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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Why it matters
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
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