JICA has steadily developed cooperation with Iraq, supported by the governments of both countries and related parties, since the Government of Japan announced a total of 5 billion US dollars in financial assistance at the Iraq Reconstruction Donors Conference in 2003. We established a field office in 2009 and officially opened our Iraq office in 2011. Up to now, we have provided a total of 32 Japanese ODA loans of approximately JPY 860 billion, covering a wide range of applications, including electricity, energy, ports, bridges, water supply, irrigation, and telecommunications. The number of completed projects has increased, and private sector investment finance has been also realized. Since 2003, we have also provided technical cooperation for human resource development, including training in Japan and third countries for approximately 10,000 Iraqi people, and new projects have started. JICA will continue to promote cooperation with a focus on strengthening the foundations for economic growth, revitalizing the private sector, improving quality of life, and strengthening governance in Iraq, in line with JICA'S vision "Leading the world with trust".
I value meeting people. I would like to meet and talk with many people in Iraq, understand each other, and expand our cooperative relationship. Although there are safety management restrictions, I would like to visit as many parts of Iraq as possible, spread my knowledge, and deepen my understanding of Iraq, which has a long history and a wonderful culture. I will always consider what JICA can do, cooperate with people involved, and do my best with my colleagues of JICA Iraq Office for the people of Iraq and strengthening relation between Iraq and Japan for more than 80 years. I look forward to your cooperation and support.
YONEDA Gen
Chief Representative
JICA Iraq Office
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