§ 60. Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will make a statement about relations with the Asian Development Bank.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI attended the annual meeting of the board of governors in New Delhi from 2 to 4 May. I was able to discuss a range of issues with fellow governors and with Mr. Tarumizu, president of the bank. We enjoy excellent relations with the bank.
§ 73. Mr. KirkhopeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the right hon. Member for Wallasey (Mrs. Chalker) last met the director of the Asian Development Bank; and what was discussed.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI met Mr. Tarumizu, President of the Asian Development Bank, at the bank's annual meeting of the board of governors, held in New Delhi from 2 to 4 May. We exchanged views on a range of policy issues, including the importance of environmental and population factors in the bank's work, and the forthcoming replenishment of the Asian Development Fund.
339WI extended an invitation to President Tarumizu to visit London in his official capacity should the opportunity arise. I also met the executive director who represents the interests of Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom on the board of directors, and expressed appreciation for his work on our behalf.