evidence: COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (6 December 2022) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Shixin Chen met with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on 5 December. Mr. Chen noted the measures that are being taken to contain the crisis and address its underlying causes, and supported the steps taken to seek international assistance. [...] "ADB is deeply concerned about the effects of the ongoing economic crisis on the poor and vulnerable sections, including women, of Sri Lankan society, particularly its long-term impact to people’s lives," said Mr. Chen. "ADB is a trusted development partner of Sri Lanka, and we are working closely with authorities as well as other development partners to address immediate needs and plan future assistance. [...] ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.