Armenia, April 23 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Lyaziza Sabyrova as its new Country Director for Armenia, effective 1 April 2026.Ms. Sabyrova will lead ADB's operations in Armenia, oversee the implementation of the bank's operational approach, strengthen client relationships, and manage a cross-functional resident mission. She will also play a key role in advancing ADB's strategic priorities in the country, including infrastructure development, private sector-led growth, human development, and climate and disaster resilience. Ms. Sabyrova brings more than 30 years of professional experience, including over two decades with ADB. She joined ADB in 2000 as an economist in the former Water Supply, Urban Development and Housi...