Asian Development Bank's Vice President (Operations), Shixin Chen called on Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan in Islamabad and discussed the Bank's technical and financial assistance for Pakistan, including ongoing portfolio and priority areas for future interventions.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed new reform areas for ADB’s assistance, including Domestic Resource Mobilization, Climate Change and Public-Private Partnerships.

It was agreed to enhance investments in road sector, agriculture, renewable energy, digital connectivity, vocational education and social sector.

The Minister, while appreciating the ADB’s continued support to Pakistan, assured that the government is committed to complete structural reforms in multiple areas.

Source: Radio Pakistan