ADB Chairman pledges continued support for development efforts in Sri Lanka

President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa says the projects that have been implemented in the island with the assistance of the ADB have made significant strides and he pledged to support Sri Lanka’s development efforts continuously.

The ADB President assured assistance in the efforts to revive the tourism sector in Sri Lanka and the development of human capital, which has suffered a setback due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The President thanked the ADB for providing nearly US $ 600 million worth of loans and financial assistance to Sri Lanka to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The President said Sri Lanka seeks the assistance of the Asian Development Bank for green agriculture, renewable energy generation and foreign direct investment in industrial zones.