Other members of the delegation were Alternative Executive Directors Khin Khin Lwin and Richard Edwads, Executive Directors Ashok Lahim, Maurin Sitroms, J-Destwala and Kazuhile Lwguchi, says a press release issued here Sunday.

Three ADB funded uplift projects of US$ 697.8 million in Punjab came under discussion. P&D Secretary Arif Anwar Baloch was also present.

P&D Chairman Javed Aslam briefed the delegation about the pace of work on ADB-funded development projects in Punjab which include: Punjab Irrigated agricultural Improvement Project (PIAIP) and Lower Bari Doab Canal Improvement project of US$ 227.8 million; Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Programme of US$ 200 million and New Khanki Barrage Construction Project of US$ 270 million.

Addressing on the occasion, ADB Country Director Werner E Liepach while lauding the performance of the Punjab government offered funding for further development projects in Punjab. He expressed his satisfaction over the Punjab government for spending ADB funds worth US$ 697.8 million on three development projects.