AIIB commits to Fiji development partnership

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has committed to partnering with Fiji to bolster its development, with a strong focus on investing in crucial infrastructure.

AIIB President Zou Jiayi, during a visit to Suva, highlighted that robust infrastructure is fundamental to Fiji's economic advancement. She specifically pointed to the need for strong connectivity across the nation's numerous islands.

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Infrastructure is critical to the development of Fiji. We are the builders. We build infrastructure. You are also the builders. You build your country into a modernized and prosperous one.

"Infrastructure is critical to the development of Fiji. We are the builders. We build infrastructure. You are also the builders. You build your country into a modernized and prosperous one," Zou stated, underscoring the collaborative nature of development.

She further emphasized that successful development must be rooted in a country's unique history, culture, and specific requirements. The AIIB president assured Fiji that the bank is dedicated to being a dependable development partner, working collaboratively towards shared goals to advance Fiji's national priorities.

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Infrastructure is critical to the development of Fiji.