Japan Provides $16.4 Million Grant for Sindh Flood Protection
Pakistan, Japan Launch Major Flood Protection Project in Sindh
ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) – Pakistan and Japan on Monday signed a grant agreement for a flood protection project in Sindh, under which Tokyo will provide 2.58 billion Japanese yen, equivalent to around $16.4 million.
According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the project is aimed at strengthening flood protection infrastructure in Sindh and improving the resilience of communities vulnerable to natural disasters.
As part of the initiative, the Old Abad Dyke along the right bank of the Indus River in Larkana will be upgraded and reinforced. The project is expected to improve the area’s capacity to withstand flooding and protect nearby communities.
The Exchange of Notes and Record of Discussion were signed by Economic Affairs Secretary Muhammad Humair Karim and Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi.
The grant agreement was signed by Additional Secretary Economic Affairs Sabina Qureshi and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Senior Representative Sugawara Takayuki.
Speaking at the ceremony, Muhammad Humair Karim described Japan as a longstanding and valued development partner of Pakistan. He appreciated Tokyo’s continued support and said Pakistan deeply valued Japan’s sustained commitment to the country’s socio-economic development.
Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to further strengthening friendly relations and bilateral cooperation with Pakistan.
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