Manila
Masatsugu Asakawa from Japan assumed office as the 10th president of the ADB on Friday, the Manila-based bank said.
Asakawa said he is honored to assume the role of ADB president and looks forward to working in close cooperation with ADB’s 68 members. “ADB has been a trusted partner of the region for more than half a century, supporting strong growth that has improved the lives of people across Asia and the Pacific. I will strive to ensure ADB remains the preferred choice of its clients and partners,” Asakawa said in a statement.—Xinhua
