The message reads: “Under your far-sighted management, the Asian Development Bank achieved significant results in its activity in the context of difficult processes in global economy, first of all, within implementation of the long-term strategy up to 2020, which is becoming important element in sustainable development of many states of the Asian continent.”

Islam Karimov said that knowing professional experience and abilities of Haruhiko Kuroda, Uzbekistan firmly supported his candidacy at elections to this responsible post.

Uzbek President Islam Karimov said: “We highly rate huge contribution of the ADB in implementation of important social-economic programmes in Uzbekistan and we hope to continue this fruitful interaction.”

President Islam Karimov wished Haruhiko Kuroda strong health, success and new achievements as the head of this authoritative international financial institute.