CHINA-ECONOMY: CHINA-SPONSORED AIIB ISSUES CAREFULLY WORDED SEEMINGLY NEUTRAL STATEMENT
In a carefully worded seemingly neutral statement the China-sponsored Asian Infrastructure
Investment Bank (AIIB) issued a statement on March 3. The statement said "As the war in
Ukraine unfolds, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) extends its thoughts and
sympathy to everyone affected. Our hearts go out to all who are suffering. AIIB is a multilateral
organization created by an international treaty, and adherence to international law lies at the
very core of our institution. AIIB Management believes that multilateralism provides the best
framework for countries to cooperate in dealing with common challenges and supporting
development. Our Bank is actively monitoring the situation and assessing its impact on AIIB’s
operations and our members’ economies".
|