On November 23rd President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received President of the Asian Development Bank Haruhiko Kuroda and his accompanying delegation. 
The Head of State said he is satisfied with Baku`s hosting the 10th Anniversary Ministerial Conference of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. The Head of State highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and partnership relations. The Azerbaijani leader underscored the important work has been done so far to implement social and infrastructure projects in the country in recent years. President Aliyev touched upon implementation of the energy, in particular, alternative and renewable energy projects and programs related to creation of the modern road infrastructure, construction of new airports and seaports, reconstruction of water supply and sanitation systems.
ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda hailed construction boom in Baku. He underlined President Ilham Aliyev-led successful social infrastructure projects realized in Azerbaijan are in full compliance with the development strategy of ADB member countries. Kuroda pointed out the ADB is keen on participation in these projects. He briefed the Azerbaijani leader on the Bank`s efforts to reduce the impact of the global financial crisis on Asian countries.
Discussions at the meeting also revolved around ADB-implemented projects and prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and ADB.

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