<h1>Finance Minister to Attend AIIB Meeting in Uzbekistan; Sign Investment Treaty, Engage in Bilateral Talks, and Visit Landmarks.</h1> The Union Finance Minister will visit Uzbekistan from September 24-28, 2024, to attend the Ninth Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Samarkand. During the visit, she will sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty with Uzbekistan, aiming to enhance economic cooperation. The Minister will also engage in bilateral meetings with counterparts from Uzbekistan, Qatar, China, and the AIIB President, and participate in the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum. Additionally, she will visit local landmarks and interact with the Indian diaspora. India is the second-largest shareholder of AIIB, which focuses on sustainable infrastructure development.