06.11.2015 - 15:06 [ Brics Post ]

China parliament ratifies $100 bn Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

(4.November) As long as at least 10 signatories, with capital contribution no less than 50 per cent, obtain legislative approvals, the agreement will become effective, Finance Minister Lou Jiwei told lawmakers.
Lou said Myanmar, Singapore and Brunei have received legislative approval, adding China’s ratification, with more than 30 per cent in capital contribution, is crucial to the bank’s timely operations.