Address by the President of the Republic Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the 59th Annual Meeting

It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you to the 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank. It is a great honor and privilege for us to host such a prestigious forum. Our land, with a history spanning several millennia, located at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, has long been a center connecting East and West, North and South. The paths of world civilization, science, and trade have always converged here. New Uzbekistan, embracing both a rich history and a bright future, is emerging as a leading platform for discussions on pressing…