AIIB chief says US, Japan welcome to join www.nhk.or.jp
The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank says the organization is keeping the door open for the United States and Japan to join.
Both countries have maintained a cautious stance on the bank, saying they have concerns about the transparency of its operations.
AIIB President Jin Liqun held a news conference following the organization's second annual meeting in Jeju Island, South Korea, on Saturday.
He said that the AIIB has approved 2.49 billion dollars in finance for 16 projects in 9 countries in Asia and the Middle East since its founding in 2015.
In response to South Korean President Moon Jae-in's call for investment in North Korean infrastructure, including a railroad linking the countries, Jin said the bank's committee should decide when investing in a non-member state.
The AIIB says it has added 3 new members, bringing the total to 80.
Published Date:2017-06-18