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ADB vice-president reaffirms commitment to Uzbekistan’s development

Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Diwakar Gupta reiterated ADB’s support for the government’s development and reform agenda during his 2-day visit to Uzbekistan.

EBRD promotes flight safety in Tajikistan

Almost 1.5 million passengers using key airports in Tajikistan annually will enjoy safer flights following air navigation systems upgrades financed by the EBRD.

ADB approves $415 million loan to improve Georgia’s North–South road corridor

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $415 million loan to Georgia to build a new highway as part of a wider government program to improve the country’s transport network and enhance Georgia as a regional trade and tourism hub.

‘Regional cooperation to be a key theme in ADB’s new country partnership strategy for Pakistan’

A conversation with Safdar Parvez, director, Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Division, Central and West Asia Department, Asian Development Bank revolved around the CAREC Program and other regional trade, infrastructure and transport related issues.

PRC’s experience with high-speed rail offers lessons for other countries

The People's Republic of China (PRC) has put into operation over 25,000 kilometers of dedicated high-speed railway lines since 2008, far more than the total high-speed lines operating in the rest of the world.

ADB, Pakistan discuss new partnership strategy to drive economic growth

Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Pakistan held a series of country consultations to formulate a new Country Partnership Strategy, which will guide ADB’s engagement in the country from 2020 to 2024.

ADB-supported bus rapid transit system to improve transport in Karachi

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $235 million loan to help develop a bus rapid transit system with innovative energy and climate resilience features that will enhance access to quality public transport for people in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest and most populated city.

Tajikistan delegation participates in CAREC meeting in Tashkent

The Tajikistan delegation comprised senior officials from the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources.

CAREC senior officials and partners discuss progress of 2030 strategy

The high-level meeting serves as a platform to discuss important issues of regional relevance and prepare the agenda for the 18th CAREC Ministerial Conference to be held in Tashkent in November this year.

Tashkent hosts a meeting of the Advisory Board of the Institute of CAREC

The meeting in Tashkent discussed the issue of the feasibility of early and large-scale investments in climate change mitigation and adaptation, which is considered as the most effective way to reduce future costs in the public interest.