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Press Statement For Immediate Release
Tokyo, 21st September 2023—Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Tanaka Akihiko has commended Zambia for being one of the most longstanding partners of JICA in Africa through constructive engagement.
President Tanaka said JICA has found it very fortunate to have good relations with one of the most stable democracies in Africa.
Speaking when Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Tobias Mulimbika paid a courtesy call on him, President Tanaka expressed appreciation for the support from the Zambian Government and the warm relations that the two countries share.
He said JICA is committed to further expanding relations with Zambia.
President Tanaka stated that the recent Covid 19 pandemic was a challenge to Zambia but understood that efforts for the debt restructuring are on the right track.
“Because of that, we are in a position to design future collaboration programmes more constructively with your country and so with your suggestions we would like to draw up a framework for your country,” he said.
The Ambassador commended JICA for the cordial longstanding relations between the two countries.
Dr. Mulimbika said Japan has been very supportive in many sectors such as education through the construction of schools, the support towards the school of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Zambia, support to the health Sector through construction of hospitals, as well as other sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure.
He appealed for the urgent construction of the Luangwa Bridge as earlier designed by JICA, stating that the bridge was an integral component of the Nacala Development Corridor.
Dr. Mulimbika explained that the Luangwa Bridge Project, once fully operational, would not only improve the socio-economic status of the millions of people living along the corridor but also enhance intra-regional trade among Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique.
The Ambassador further stated that he looked forward to continued support under the JICA and TICAD framework.
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In response, President Tanaka acknowledged that connectivity is very important and as such JICA will help to ensure further enhancement of connectivity in the country.
Dr. Tanaka said there are many potential areas for further collaboration with Zambia and that the Luangwa bridge had not proceeded as anticipated when they designed the project.
President Tanaka said there was need to explore how best to contribute through technical assistance since the estimated cost for the Luangwa bridge had been rising.
President Tanaka has since encouraged the Japanese private sector to expand their activities and invest in Zambia and Africa in general in accordance with the recent TICAD resolutions.
Issued by:
Faith Nabeene Chilube
First Secretary Press and Public Relations
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia, Tokyo, Japan
