<h1>India Seeks $4B Annually from ADB for Inclusive Growth; Emphasizes Private Sector Role and Regional Cooperation.</h1> The Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs met with the President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to discuss India's goals for inclusive and sustainable growth. He requested $4 billion annually in financial assistance and emphasized the need for increased private sector operations by ADB in India. The Secretary also attended a Governors Roundtable on technology's role in growth and participated in the SAARC Finance Ministers' meeting, highlighting India's economic reforms and support for regional initiatives. The Indian delegation, visiting Manila for the ADB's Annual Meeting, also engaged in bilateral discussions with Hong Kong and Germany.