Samarkand at the "Crossroads of Progress": ADB to Gather 3,000 Delegates in Uzbekistan
Economy
From May 3 to 6, 2026, Samarkand will become the epicenter of global economic diplomacy. The 59th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), themed "Crossroads of Progress," will gather over 3,000 delegates, including finance ministers and central bank governors from 69 countries.
The forum’s program is impressive in scope, with up to 90 events scheduled over four days. Discussions will center on green transformation, accelerated digitalization, and the mobilization of private investment. A special focus will be placed on Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanisms as a primary tool for infrastructure development across the region.
The Samarkand forum will serve not only as a venue for the Board of Governors' meetings but also as a space for youth sessions and thematic seminars. The event has already garnered immense media interest, with over a hundred journalists from leading global outlets accredited to cover the proceedings. Decisions made in Samarkand are expected to set a new climate and investment trajectory for all of Asia in the coming years.
The Samarkand forum will serve not only as a venue for the Board of Governors' meetings but also as a space for youth sessions and thematic seminars. The event has already garnered immense media interest, with over a hundred journalists from leading global outlets accredited to cover the proceedings. Decisions made in Samarkand are expected to set a new climate and investment trajectory for all of Asia in the coming years.
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