Georgian PM “honoured” to host Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting in Tbilisi
The PM noted he was “delighted” to welcome delegates of the ADB meeting to discuss pathways for sustainable development, emphasising resilience and equity. Photo via Government Administration
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Saturday said he was “honoured” to host the 57th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank in Tbilisi, “a pivotal gathering focused on building a sustainable and inclusive future”.
In his social media post, Kobakhidze stressed Georgia was committed to “fostering global cooperation and driving positive change”.
The PM noted he was “delighted” to welcome delegates of the ADB meeting to discuss pathways for sustainable development, emphasising resilience and equity.
Earlier today, the Head of the Government addressed the guests of the event, by saying the main theme of the meeting - Bridge to the Future “best reflects the course of Georgia”.
Georgia’s capital Tbilisi is hosting the ADB annual meeting with nearly 70 events covering connectivity, climate change, capital market development, artificial intelligence and green globalisation.
Running between Thursday and Sunday, the four-day event includes about 3,000 delegates from ADB senior management, policymakers, private sector representatives, and “leading development thinkers” from Asia and the Pacific.
The 57th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank has been officially opened in the Georgian capital city of Tbilisi with nearly 70 events covering connectivity, climate change, capital market development, artificial intelligence and green globalisation.
Masatsugu Asakawa, the President of the Asian Development Bank, on Saturday highlighted the importance of developing connections around the world “to build greener and more open economies”.
Georgian Finance Minister and Governor for the country in the Asian Development Bank, Lasha Khutsishvili on Saturday highlighted the ADB as a “reliable partner” for Georgia, in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Bank’s 57th annual meeting in Tbilisi.
The theme of the 57th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank - Bridge to the Future best reflects the course of Georgia, the country’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said on Saturday in his speech at the official opening ceremony of the event in Tbilisi.