Japan gives $6m to Fiji for the procurement of equipment for fisheries, agriculture and waterways

The Government of Japan has formalized a grant worth $6 million to Fiji which will enable the procurement of heavy machinery equipment for fisheries, agriculture and waterways.

The provisions of heavy machinery will be utilised in post-disaster recovery, rehabilitation and support Fiji’s national development priorities.

Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister, Yogesh Karan says this collaboration is a testament to the strong bonds of friendship and commitment to advancing resilience and sustainability through the challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

Karan commended Japan for this timely support as it will complement government’s commitment to rebuilding the economy through empowering local businesses, investments in the fisheries and agriculture sector to thrive.

Japanese Ambassador to Fiji Kawakami Fumihiro assured that Japan continues to stand by Fiji in the face of these difficult times and expressed his confidence that this assistance will further strengthen the friendship between Japan and Fiji.

He says this assistance was in response to the needs for agriculture and fisheries development and waterways management by the relevant Ministries.