JICA Pakistan Office

It is about 7 years since my last duty in overseas office. But in the meanwhile, three forms of assistance -technical cooperation, concessionary loans (Japanese ODA Loans) and grant aid, previously administered by separate agencies -are seamlessly managed by a single entity known as "New JICA". This will enable us to provide high quality international cooperation to meet the needs of people living in developing countries. We at JICA Pakistan realize that enforcement of the international cooperation is demanded more than before, and we are working with a fresh feeling every day.

The population of Pakistan is more than 160 million. Besides, it is geographically very important country because it is located in south Asia and next to Afghanistan. The Sustainable development of Pakistan is indispensable for total regional peace and stability. For the realization of sustained economic growth, an action for the total regional stability is extremely important and more support by the global community including Japan is demanded.

In 2009, the Government of Japan expressed support of 1 billion US dollars in two years to support Pakistan. JICA Pakistan office believes it important to make use of our knowledge, experience and know-how for greater impact. Cooperating with various partners quickly and effectively, we would like to support Pakistani people and government to get over difficulty in various economic developments.

I will make maximum efforts as Chief Representative of Pakistan Office in understanding the responsibility to promote the partnership between Pakistan and Japan.

Sincerely,

Takatoshi Nishikata, Chief Representative
JICA Pakistan Office