Security had been beefed up in Nadi Fiji in preparations for the 52nd Annual Meeting scheduled to kick off on May 2.
The Nadi International Airport yesterday, witnessed the arrival of top delegates, including Sri Lankan Finance Minister and other Ministers and Governors of Central Banks to participate in the event. Over 3,000 delegates from 67 nations are expected to participate at the event.
The Sri Lankan contingent is led by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera.
The Sheraton Fiji Resort had embarked on refurbishing the drive to upgrade the facilities which includes the installation of $4 million worth of new fibre optic cables in preparation for the 52nd Asian Development Bank’s Annual Meeting of Governors in Nadi.
The Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors scheduled from May 1 to 5, is an opportunity to provide guidance on ADB administrative, financial and operational directions.
The main venues for this big meet is the Sheraton Fiji Resort, Denarau Island, Nadi, Sheraton Villas Denarau Island. The Westin Denarau Island Resort and Spa, Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa and Inter Continental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa Natadola Bay, Natadola.
The event is being hailed as the stepping stone for Fiji to host many more large conferences and also a chance to showcase Fiji to a big and influential audience around the world through live streaming.
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