Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Executive Senior Vice President (ESVP) Dr. Junichi Yamada said Dr. Yamada said JICA is always committed to supporting Bangladesh to achieve its sustainable economic development.
Dr. Yamada, made the comment during his recent visit to Bangladesh.
He visited Bangladesh from July 2 to July 7, 2023, to attend the memorial ceremony organized on July 3 to commemorate the seven Japanese nationals who lost their precious lives in the Holey Artisan attack on July 1, 2016 and to strengthen relations with the Government of Bangladesh in the historic year of 50th anniversary of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Bangladesh implemented by JICA.
Dr. Yamada met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Finance Minister, Planning Minister, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, and government officials during his stay. During his stay, the JICA ESVP visited various sites of projects supported by JICA including the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ), the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal Fired Power Project, the Matarbari Port, Terminal 3 at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Rohingya refugee camps, and Dhaka Metro (MRT) Line 6, where JICA and the Government of Japan have made significant contributions for the development of Bangladesh.
Highlighting the 50th anniversary of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) to Bangladesh, he exchanged thoughts with the ministers and government officials on further strengthening JICA’s cooperation in Bangladesh’s development centering on industrial development and diversification, urban development, and inclusive development.
On July 6, Dr. Yamada met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and discussed important areas of cooperation. HPM Hasina praised JICA’s continued engagement in Bangladesh’s infrastructure development.
Dr. Yamada said JICA is always committed to supporting Bangladesh to achieve its sustainable economic development.
On July 3, Dr. Yamada attended the memorial ceremony to commemorate the seven Japanese nationals who lost their precious lives in the Holey Artisan attack on July 1, 2016.
Earlier, Dr. Yamada went to the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEA) located in Araihazar of Narayanganj District, where development work is underway to attract foreign investors, particularly Japanese private companies.
During his visit to Rohingya camps, Dr. Yamada made on-site visits to activities of UNHCR, IOM and the Japanese Red Cross Society, and discussed current camp situations.
He emphasized JICA’s aim to provide assistance to host communities and also support activities in camps in cooperation with international organizations, such as United Nations Volunteers.
