Bishkek. May 3, 2026. /Kabar/. From May 3 to 6, 2026, the 59th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors starts in Samarkand. The event will be co-organized by the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The forum will bring together heads of financial institutions, ministers of economy, business representatives, and leading international experts under the theme “Crossroads of Progress: Advancing the Region’s Connected Future”. More than 3,000 delegates from nearly 70 ADB member countries are expected to attend the event, including central bank governors, senior government officials, and private-sector representatives.
The meeting agenda covers a wide range of key areas of sustainable development and regional integration. The focus will be on developing digital infrastructure, mobilizing financing for the energy transition, ensuring food security, and strengthening multilateral cooperation. The agenda also features business sessions and thematic seminars on economic resilience and the development of global supply chains.
As part of the forum, 70 to 90 events are planned, focusing on green transformation, digitalization, and investment. Meetings of finance ministers from the ASEAN+3 format, Saudi Arabia, and other subregional groupings will also be held. Special attention will be given to the ADB Private Sector Day, which aims to expand partnerships with the business community.
The main events will be held at the Congress and Expo Centers of the Silk Road Samarkand International Tourist Center in Samarkand. Hosting such a large-scale event in Samarkand underscores Uzbekistan’s growing role as an important international platform for dialogue, joint decision-making, and the promotion of sustainable economic development. This is the second time the country has hosted the ADB Annual Meeting; previously, in 2010, a similar forum was held in Tashkent.
The Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting is a key platform for discussing current challenges and development prospects in the Asia-Pacific region. It traditionally brings together thousands of participants, including representatives of governments, international organizations, civil society, and the media.
The Asian Development Bank remains one of Uzbekistan’s largest development partners. Over the past five years, the bank has provided more than $5.4 billion in financing for projects in Uzbekistan. In cooperation with the government and other partners, ADB supports the transition to a green economy, promotes private-sector development, and stimulates investment in human capital.
Founded in 1966, ADB is a leading multilateral development bank that promotes sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth in the Asia-Pacific region. It has 69 member countries, most of which are from the region. The bank actively leverages innovative financial instruments and strategic partnerships to improve quality of life, develop infrastructure, and protect the environment.