President Asif Ali Zardari asked on Tuesday Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa to extend the cooperation to the country in a bid to deal with the climate change.
According to details, Asakawa called on President Zardari in Islamabad. On this occasion, the president briefed the ADB president about the economic and environmental challenges. "The extreme environmental changes have harmed the economy, agriculture, education, and road infrastructure of the country," said the president.
President Zardari had expressed his gratitude to the ADB for extending its support to the country following the flash floods in 2022.
Highlighting the challenges faced by the country due to the terrorism, President Zardari said: "The country had to face great economic loss due to the war against terrorism."
Meanwhile, Asakawa said: "The ADB will provide $2 billion in annual aid to Pakistan in three years."
The ADB president had commended the efforts of the country to cope with the environmental challenges.
Asakawa had also acknowledged the recent indicators in line with the country's economic revival and stability.
