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CAREC to enhance Pakistan’s exports to [People’s Republic of] China: ADB

Asian Development Bank sees opportunities for Pakistan in CAREC Program to expand and diversify its exports to the People's Republic of China and Central Asian states, underscoring a need for increasing ownership of the projects for regional connectivity and economic cooperation.

New ADB’s SEZ study findings to promote Pakistan’s trade and exports

Asian Development Bank (ADB) convened consultation workshops on the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030 and Special Economic Zones Development here to promote Pakistan’s trade and exports.

ADB President visits the People’s Republic of China, reaffirms partnership

During the visit, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao, People’s Republic of China Minister of Finance (MOF) and ADB Governor Liu Kun, and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Chair He Lifeng signed a memorandum of understanding in which ADB commits to assist the NDRC and MOF in the implementation of the rural vitalization strategy.

Reforms can accelerate economic diversification in Kazakhstan — ADB

Kazakhstan’s future growth depends on reforms that provide a level playing field for the private sector and support economic diversification, according to a new Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Diagnostic Study.

ADB, Tajikistan celebrate 20 years of development partnership

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Wencai Zhang reiterated ADB’s support to Tajikistan’s development agenda, as the country strives to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth.

CAREC to benefit from cooperation with BRI, says official

Sanjaasuren Bayaraa, director of the CAREC Institute set up to enhance CAREC programs through knowledge generation and capacity building, said CAREC should coordinate and collaborate with the Belt and Road Initiative for win-win results for all sides involved.

ADB additional support to improve water management in Tajikistan

The additional support will help continue ongoing initiatives to strengthen Tajikistan’s disaster and climate change resilience in the water resources and agriculture sectors.

ADB strengthens support for Uzbekistan’s horticulture sector with $198 million additional financing

Asian Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved $198 million in additional financing to scale up its support in enhancing horticulture value chain development in all 12 regions in Uzbekistan as well as in the autonomous region of the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

ADB President visits Georgia, reaffirms commitment to expand partnership

During his visit, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao announced that ADB plans to mobilize over $1.2 billion in financing during 2019–2021, including support for two flagship projects of the government: the development of the East–West and the North–South transport and economic corridors. (Photo credit: ADB)

ADB vice-president reaffirms strong partnership with Kazakhstan

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Wencai Zhang held meetings with Kazakhstan Prime Minister Bakytzhan Sagintayev and other senior government officials to discuss Kazakh and global economic prospects as well as the new Central Asian trade agenda at the 11th Astana Economic Forum held on 17-19 May.