Uzbekistan and ADB Planning $3 Billion Projects

Uzbekistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are planning to implement new projects valued at over $3 billion. This was announced during a meeting on November 18 between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and ADB Chairman Masato Kanda.

Currently, the portfolio of joint projects between Uzbekistan and the ADB exceeds $15 billion, making the ADB one of Uzbekistan's largest partners in the region. The sides also discussed preparations for the ADB Board of Governors’ annual meeting, scheduled to take place in Samarkand in May 2026.

Shavkat Mirziyoyev proposed signing a new program of expanded strategic cooperation during this event. The program will focus on areas such as infrastructure development, training of engineers and technical specialists, education for women and youth, poverty reduction, development of the mortgage and private sectors, among other initiatives.

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