Japan to provide $16.4mn to strengthen flood protection in Pakistan
Japan has agreed to provide Pakistan a $16.4 million grant to strengthen flood protection infrastructure in Sindh, with the project focused on improving and reinforcing the Old Abad Bund along the right bank of the Indus River in Larkana, Sindh. The development came during a ceremony between the Government of Pakistan and the Government of Japan on Monday, which signed the Exchange of Notes,…
The Government of Japan has pledged $16.4 million in grant funding to bolster flood protection infrastructure in Sindh province, Pakistan. The project specifically targets the reinforcement and enhancement of the Old Abad Bund, a critical structure along the right bank of the Indus River in Larkana. This agreement was formalized during a meeting between the governments of Japan and Pakistan on Monday, where they signed the Exchange of Notes, Record of Discussion, and Grant Agreement for the "Project for Flood Protection and Dike Improvement on Indus River in Sindh Province."
The initiative aims to bolster flood protection infrastructure and bolster the resilience of vulnerable communities in the region. Japan's commitment is symbolized by a grant amounting to approximately $16.4 million, with the funds earmarked for the project's implementation. The Japanese government, represented by Ambassador Shuichi Akamatsu, pledged to maintain its strong ties with Pakistan and its role as a dedicated development partner.
The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) also expressed its dedication to the project, recognizing the significance of the Old Abad Bund in flood-prone Sindh.
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