Modern infrastructure plays a critical role in the sustainable development of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun said Wednesday during a roundtable held on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on LLDCs (LLDC3) in Avaza, according to official Turkmen media.
Jin emphasized that investments in transportation, energy, and digital infrastructure are essential for economic growth, trade, and investment attraction. He noted that energy and transport projects are increasingly regional in scope, promoting not only development but also long-term connectivity among countries.
“Infrastructure development helps boost both domestic and international trade in landlocked countries, making them more competitive and open to investment,” Jin said.
He highlighted that financing infrastructure projects—such as roads, railways, energy systems, and digital platforms—is essential to enhancing regional connectivity and fostering sustainable economic growth. Partnerships with international development banks, speakers said, help LLDCs overcome logistical barriers and gain equal access to global markets.
Concluding his remarks, Jin reaffirmed the AIIB’s commitment to supporting landlocked countries in implementing transport infrastructure projects and creating conditions for deeper economic integration.
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial institution established in 2016 to promote sustainable economic growth through infrastructure investment. Headquartered in Beijing, China, the bank currently includes more than 100 member countries from various regions worldwide.
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