"Issues related to Pakistan were not discussed," says ADB on bilateral meeting with FM Sitharaman

ANI
06 May 2025, 02:59 GMT+10

Milan [Italy], May 6 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank on Monday said that issues related to Pakistan were not discussed during the bilateral meeting with ADB President Masato Kanda and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

'The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is aware of media reports claiming that issues related to Pakistan were discussed during the bilateral meeting between ADB President Masato Kanda and Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on the sidelines of the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in Milan, Italy,' said the multilateral development bank as per an official release.

Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday met ADB President Masato Kanda and Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti on Monday and talked about the initiatives India is taking to foster economic growth.

Finance Ministry officials also said that there was no discussion on issues related to Pakistan with ADB President and the Italian Finance Minister.

In her meeting with Masato Kanda during the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in Milan, Sitharaman reiterated that India focuses on private sector-led economic growth and has been consistently creating a conducive policy ecosystem through bold initiatives.

Tensions have risen between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The government has said that perpetrators will face severe punishment.

FM Sitharaman is in Milan to attend the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), scheduled to take place in Milan, Italy, from May 4 to 7, 2025. (ANI)

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Kenya Star.

More Information

null in null

Africa

Section

Intercontinental Legends Championship final set for June 5 in Greater Noida

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 5 (ANI): The Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) final will be played on June 5,...

Muzarabani, Mehidy Hasan, Sears named ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for April

Dubai [UAE], May 5 (ANI): Zimbabwe's pace spearhead Blessing Muzarabani, Bangladesh's versatile all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and...

Looking forward to getting back to playing game he loves: GT director of cricket Solanki confirms Rabada's availability

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 5 (ANI): Gujarat Titans director of cricket Vikram Solanki confirmed South African pace express Kagiso...

UAE President awards President of Tanzania 'Mother of the Nation Order'

DAR ES SALAAM, 5th May, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has awarded H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu...

How Xi promotes more just, equitable international order

BEIJING, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Nestled by the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the New Development Bank was founded by five BRICS countries in...

US foreign policy driven by resource competition - former South African envoy

Ebrahim Rasool says the growing scramble for critical minerals is fueling global tensions ...

World

Section

Australian police and partners smashing drug cartels

Australia's Global Police Collaboration Cracks Major Crimes

Every day, police across Australia investigate thousands of incidents—any one of which could unlock a major case on the other side...

GM recalls 720,000 vehicles over V8 engine defect

GM recalling 721,000 vehicles globally over engine issue

WASHINGTON, D.C.: General Motors is recalling more than 720,000 vehicles globally over a defect linked to its 6.2L V8 engines, the...

"Issues related to Pakistan were not discussed," says ADB on bilateral meeting with FM Sitharaman

Milan [Italy], May 6 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank on Monday said that issues related to Pakistan were not discussed during the...

Israeli PM warns of "intensive" Gaza offensive, with senior official saying window still open for deal

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, on April 25, 2025. (Photo by Mahmoud Zaki/Xinhua) JERUSALEM/GAZA, May 5 (Xinhua)...

In a boost to Civil Defence amid tensions with Pakistan, MHA to organise rehearsal across 244 categorised districts on May 7

New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): In a boost to civil defence preparations amid tensions with Pakistan, the Union Home Ministry has decided...

21% water shortage expected for Kharif season in Pakistan after India puts Indus Treaty in abeyance

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 5 (ANI): India's decision to keep the Indus River treaty in abeyance has caused alarm in Pakistan. The Indus...