Banks president informed this during his meeting with President Zardari


Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $2 billion in annual assistance to Pakistan over the next three years.
Bank’s president Masatsugu Asakawa informed this during his meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad. Senator Ms. Sherry Rehman and Senator Saleem Mandviwalla also attended the meeting.
President Zardari emphasized that Pakistan’s climate finance needs were substantial and ADB should extend its support to address the impacts of climate change.
He highlighted that the severe climate changes and devastating floods of 2022 had a profound impact on the country’s economy as well as on its agriculture sector, educational and road infrastructure.
The President briefed the ADB President about the economic and climate-related challenges being faced by Pakistan. He stated that the war on terror had inflicted significant economic damage on the country. The President appreciated the support of ADB towards the socio-economic development of Pakistan. He also thanked the President ADB for assisting Pakistan in the wake of the 2022 floods.
Masatsugu Asakawa, President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said that Pakistan is facing severe effects of climate change, particularly with glaciers melting at an accelerated pace.
He said that the ADB would provide $2 billion in annual assistance to Pakistan over the next three years and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting infrastructure development and climate-resilient initiatives.
Additionally, ADB President commended the recent signs of economic recovery and stabilization in Pakistan.

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