00:01Tens of billions of euros are being channeled into energy, digital infrastructure and regional connectivity across Asia and the Pacific
00:10as the Asian Development Bank unveils new large-scale investment plans for the region.
00:16The announcements were made during the bank's 59th annual meeting that took place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
00:23In 2025 amidst large global challenges, ADB provided unprecedented $44 billion in support to the region. This was driven by
00:36over $29 billion in our own resources.
00:39At the center of the plan is a program worth around 65 billion euros aimed at strengthening regional systems and
00:47resilience.
00:48A 46 billion euro initiative will focus on building a Pan-Asia power grid designed to connect renewable energy systems
00:57across borders, improve energy security and reduce emissions.
01:01Uzbekistan is also expanding its cooperation with the bank, positioning itself within this broader investment push.
01:08Kunukecha Bank has been published in the last 12-million dollars of the region's financial assistance.
01:14The public investment and investment funds have been funded by the bank's financial assistance.
01:22The bank is also investing in emerging sectors.
01:28Alongside infrastructure and digital projects, the bank is also investing in emerging sectors.
01:34During the annual meeting, the Asian Development Bank also launched a new financing facility to help countries in Asia and
01:40the Pacific develop critical mineral supply chains needed for clean energy, batteries, electric vehicles and digital technologies.
01:48Next year, Nagoya, Japan will host the 60th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank.
01:54Talbar Primva, Euronews, Samarkand.
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