BEIJING, April 5 (Xinhua) -- Luxembourg will host the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's (AIIB) first annual meeting to be held outside Asia from July 12 to 13, the bank has announced.

It is themed "Cooperation and Connectivity" in recognition of the economic and social benefits realized through better connectivity within and between countries and regions, including Europe and Asia.

The meeting will bring together AIIB governors and directors to engage with delegations from members, prospective members, partner institutions, business leaders, civil society and experts from a range of fields, the bank said.

The dialogue will focus on how cooperation and strategic investments in sustainable infrastructure can contribute to deeper integration and stronger economic growth via enhanced and strengthened connectivity.

The second Asian Infrastructure Forum will also be held as part of the annual meeting. The forum is focused on creating connections and business development opportunities for participants drawn from project sponsors, financiers, project delivery companies and governments.