India, April 26 -- ASTANA - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Utsav Kumar as its new Country Director for Kazakhstan. He assumed office today.

Mr. Kumar will lead ADB operations in the country and foster the bank's relationships with the government and other stakeholders. He will oversee the implementation of ADB's country partnership strategy, 2023-2027 for Kazakhstan, which aims to help the country achieve sustained and inclusive growth through public and private sector investments, innovative knowledge solutions, and institutional development.

"For 30 years, ADB has been Kazakhstan's reliable development partner," said Mr. Kumar. "I look forward to building on our strong partnership and working closely with the governmen...