This Order approves the making of payments on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom to the Asian Development Bank of sums not exceeding £120 million as a contribution to the thirteenth replenishment of the Asian Development Fund (the “Fund”). The payments approved by this Order will be made pursuant to Resolution No. 427 adopted by the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank on 1st October 2024. The Order also provides for the redemption of non-interest-bearing and non-negotiable notes issued by the Secretary of State pursuant to arrangements between the Government and the Bank.