The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Safdar Parvez as its Country Director for the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Mr. Parvez has arrived in Beijing following his appointment last month, says a statement issued by the ADB on Monday.
As Country Director, he will oversee ADB’s operations in the PRC, including implementation of the country partnership strategy (CPS) that prioritizes high-quality, sustainable green development. The current CPS is central in reorienting ADB’s engagement in the PRC as an upper middle-income country.
“I am deeply honored to be leading the office in the PRC, where I look forward to strengthening ADB’s longtime partnership with the government and other significant stakeholders,” said Mr. Parvez. “ADB will continue the effective work we’ve been doing with the PRC as an important player in ensuring environmentally sustainable development and climate change adaptation and mitigation. We’ll work together towards solutions for health security and supporting an aging society.
