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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman heads India's delegation at ADB's Milan summit from May 4-7, 2025. She will participate in key sessions on economic resilience and climate strategies. The minister will hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from Italy, Japan, and Bhutan. Sitharaman will also engage with global business leaders and address the Indian diaspora in Milan.

Key Points: Nirmala Sitharaman Leads India at ADB Milan Summit

  • Sitharaman to attend ADB Governors' plenary sessions
  • Bilateral talks with Italy, Japan, Bhutan finance ministers
  • Panelist on climate-economic resilience at Bocconi University
  • Engages Indian diaspora and global business leaders
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to attend ADB's Annual Meeting in Milan

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman represents India at ADB's 58th Annual Meeting in Milan, discussing resilience and bilateral partnerships.

"Cross-Border Collaboration for Future Resilience - ADB Governors' Seminar"

New Delhi, May 4

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will lead the Indian delegation of officials from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, to attend the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank (ADB), scheduled to take place in Milan, Italy, from May 4 to 7, 2025.

New Delhi [India], May 4 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman will lead the Indian delegation of officials from the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, to attend the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank (ADB), scheduled to take place in Milan, Italy, from May 4 to 7, 2025.

According to an official statement from the Ministry of Finance, the meetings will be attended by official delegations of the Board of Governors of ADB, official delegations of ADB members and international financial institutions. The Union Finance Minister will participate in the Annual Meeting's focal events like the Governors' Business session, Governor's Plenary Session and as a panelist in the ADB Governors' Seminar on "Cross-Border Collaboration for Future Resilience".

As per the release, on the sidelines of the ADB's 58th Annual Meeting, Sitharaman will also hold bilateral meetings with Finance Ministers of Italy, Japan, and Bhutan, in addition to meetings with President of ADB, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

The Union Finance Minister will also interact with the Indian diaspora in Milan, besides meeting global think-tanks, business leaders and CEOs, and participating in a Plenary Session of the NEXT Milan Forum at the Bocconi University on "Balancing Economic and Climate Resilience".

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Glad to see our Finance Minister representing India at such important global forums. The focus on cross-border collaboration is crucial, especially with neighbors like Bhutan. Hope she pushes for more infrastructure funding for our region! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While these meetings are important, I hope our delegation also highlights how ADB can help small businesses in India recover from pandemic losses. The common man needs direct benefits, not just big projects.
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Arjun S.
Climate resilience session is most relevant for India! Our Himalayan states face huge challenges from climate change. Hope Madam Sitharaman secures funding for sustainable development projects in border areas with Nepal and Bhutan.
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Sunita R.
Good to see focus on bilateral meetings with Japan and Bhutan. Japan is our trusted partner for infrastructure projects, and Bhutan relations are culturally special. But why no meeting with Bangladesh delegation? They're important for NE connectivity.
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Vikram J.
These international trips cost taxpayer money. Hope the Finance Minister brings back concrete investment commitments rather than just photo ops. The diaspora interaction is a nice touch though - NRI investments can boost our economy 💰
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Meena P.
The 'Balancing Economic and Climate Resilience' topic is perfect for India! We need ADB support for green energy projects in border states like Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh. China is investing heavily there - we must match their pace with sustainable development.

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