Solomon Islands, Feb. 16 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda met Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele in Honiara to discuss strengthening ADB's long-standing support for the country's economic development and expanding cooperation on public financial management reforms. Mr. Kanda and Mr. Manele discussed ADB's current project portfolio of approximately $350 million, which is one of ADB's largest in the Pacific region. ADB investments include critical infrastructure such as the Tina River Hydropower Project, which is crucial for economic growth and affordable energy, as well as expanding renewable energy access to the provinces. Mr. Kanda noted that ADB is prepared to support these priorities through increased as...