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Opening ceremony of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the ADB

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Video. ADB unveils €65bn plan for energy and digital connectivity

Updated: 05/05/2026 - 19:25 GMT+2

At its annual meeting in Samarkand, the Bank outlined a programme focused on cross-border energy and digital infrastructure. Officials detailed economic projections and new agreements while expanding regional investment priorities

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