(AseanAll)  — The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on March 25, 2026 signed a letter of intent to support members in building national capacity across key development sectors. 

AIIB President Zou Jiayi and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi signed the letter at AIIB’s headquarters in Beijing. It formalizes the institutions’ commitment to deepen strategic cooperation, building on their existing partnership in the health sector under the One Health approach. AIIB and IAEA will now expand their collaboration beyond health to environment, water, agriculture and energy planning. 

The signing marks a new chapter in AIIB-IAEA cooperation, reflecting a shared belief that strategic, science-based partnerships can deliver practical solutions to support countries in their sustainable development.  

About AIIB 

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is a multilateral development bank dedicated to financing “Infrastructure for Tomorrow,” with sustainability at its core. AIIB began operations in 2016, now has 111 approved members worldwide, is capitalized at USD100 billion, and is AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies. AIIB collaborates with partners to mobilize capital and invest in infrastructure and other productive sectors that foster sustainable economic development and enhance regional connectivity.  

About IAEA 

The International Atomic Energy Agency is the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field. It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, contributing to international peace and security.