Samarkand to Host 59th Annual ADB Meeting in May

Samarkand will host the 59th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) from May 3 to 6. Themed «Crossroads of Progress: Advancing a Connected Future for the Region,» the forum will bring together leaders to discuss development priorities across Asia and the Pacific.

Delegates will review ADB initiatives to strengthen sustainable capital markets in the region. The forum will also include a seminar on critical materials and a session on May 3 highlighting the Asia-Pacific Digital Highway project, which aims to connect 1.5 bn people through secure and environmentally friendly digital corridors.

On May 5, representatives from civil society will meet with ADB leadership to discuss regional development priorities. The forum will also feature the release of ADB’s 2026 Asia Development Outlook, detailing key policy directions for the year ahead.

Registration for the meeting is open online, and the full programme is available on the event website.

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