ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) to provide US$600 million for ‘Ehsaas Program’ under Integrated Social Protection Development Program.
Country Director, Asian Development Bank, Mr.Yong Ye, call on Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Omar Ayub Khan in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Islamabad, said a press release issued here on Thursday.
During the meeting, Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan, congratulated Mr. Yong Ye on assuming charge as Country Director in Pakistan.
Omar Ayub Khan appreciated the ADB Management and Board of Directors for their continued technical and financial support to the Government of Pakistan. The Minister also acknowledged the ADB’s timely support for procurement of COVID Vaccine.
The Minister reiterated that the government is committed to provide maximum vaccination coverage to eligible population.
Both the sides also discussed to mobilize additional financial resources for mass vaccination drive in the country.
The Minister shared the government’s vision and development priorities with ADB team. He highlighted the importance of improved road network and digital connectivity which are fundamental for service delivery and economic growth through enhanced mobility of individuals, farm to market access, trade of goods and services, exchange of information and e-commerce.
