Fiji, May 6 -- In a very personalised appeal to the 69 members of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the new President, Masato Kanda highlighted trust as a fundamental leadership value that will guide his work and that of the ADB across the Asia Pacific region.

Reflecting on his first few moths in office, President Kanda emphasised that while the region faces a complex web of challenges - from climate change to economic uncertainty, ADB's ability to deliver meaningful results rests on essential foundation: trust.

"Trust is something we appreciate, we need to build, and we must maintain," Kanda said. "We will work with governments, the private sector, civil society, and partner institutions to ensure we remain their most trusted partner."...