TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, April 6. Samarkand will
host the 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian
Development Bank from May 3 through 6, 2026, Trend reports via the Uzbek
Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade.
The event, co-organized by Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Investment,
Industry and Trade, is expected to bring together financial sector
representatives, economy ministers and international experts.
According to the program, discussions will focus on digital
infrastructure development, energy transition financing, food
security, and strengthening regional economic integration. The
agenda also includes a high-level Business Session of the Governors
and seminars dedicated to industrial supply chains.
In addition, meetings of finance ministers from ASEAN+3
countries, Saudi Arabia and other subregional groups are scheduled
to be held on the sidelines, along with the ADB Private Sector
Day.
The ADB is one of Uzbekistan's largest development partners,
having allocated over $5.41 billion in financing over the past 5
years. The ADB works closely with the Government of Uzbekistan and
other stakeholders to support the country's transition to a green
economy, enhance the development and competitiveness of the private
sector, and promote investments in human capital.
