Morocco, 11 October 2023

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) President, H.E. Masatsugu Asakawa, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting initiatives that foster social and economic development in ADB developing member countries in Asia and the Pacific. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 2023 World Bank Group - IMF Annual Meetings in the city of Marrakech, Morocco.

The agreement marks a step forward in the strategic partnership between SFD and the ADB. The agreement signed today, aims to identify ways in which collaboration between SFD and ADB can contribute towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen the global development system.

During the period of the MoU, the two institutions will focus on their respective development activities, including the cooperation to support countries in Asia and the Pacific, and strengthening capacities to better respond to overseas needs. The MoU will also promote knowledge-sharing to maximize institutional efficiency and development impact.

This MoU is a testament to the shared commitment of SFD and ADB to supporting sustainable and inclusive development in Asia and the Pacific. Since its inception in 1974, SFD has funded more than 700 development projects worth US$18.7 billion in over 90 countries around the world. In Asia alone, SFD has financed 265 development projects worth US$7.3 billion in 30 countries. This accounts for 39.04% of SFD's funding in developing countries worldwide, supporting diverse sectors including agriculture, energy, industry, transportation, and social infrastructure.