China says AIIB should work closely with World Bank, others

Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli delivers his remarks during the signing ceremony on climate change held at the United Nations Headquarters in New YorkThomson Reuters

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli said on Saturday that the China-lead Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank should forge close partnerships with the World Bank, Asia Development Bank and others.

It is crucial for the AIIB to comply with multilateral agency procedures and rules, Zhang added.

(Reporting by Elias Glenn; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Michael Perry)