Uzbekistan, May 4 -- Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda opened ADB's 59th Annual Meeting today by urging Asia and the Pacific to "act together to develop together" through stronger cross-border connections that drive resilience and inclusive growth. The 59th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors is being held from 3 to 6 May 2026 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, under the theme "Crossroads of Progress: Advancing the Region's Connected Future." The meeting brings together policymakers, private sector leaders, development partners, and innovators to advance practical solutions in regional connectivity, digital innovation, and development finance.In his remarks, Mr. Kanda underscored how shocks today travel rapidly across bord...