<h1>India Supports ADB Strategy 2030 at Manila Meeting, Calls for Focus on South Asia and Private Sector Growth.</h1> The Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs attended the Asian Development Bank's 51st Annual Meeting in Manila, representing India. He welcomed ADB's Strategy 2030, emphasizing the importance of adapting to technological advancements like AI and robotics to benefit member countries. He urged ADB to enhance its focus on West and South Asia, increase private sector operations, and maintain loan costs due to no capital deficiency. He commended ADB's efforts in poverty eradication and infrastructure development, advocating for targeted poverty alleviation and increased private sector lending. The Indian delegation also engaged in bilateral discussions with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.