Russia's Ambassador to China, Andrey Denisov declared that Russia and China will be the only two countries nominating candidates to head the Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Sputnik News reports.
"We as a shareholder country have a good chance, as we hold the third place after China and India in terms of equity capital in the bank. In addition, we are a member of the Asian group of participants," Denisov told reporters.
As for India the ambassador noted that it cannot nominate a candidate, as its representative already heads BRICS' New Development Bank.
According to the same source on August 26, Georgia's capital Tbilisi will host a session of AIIB's board of governors, which is currently being formed. During this session the bank's head will be elected.