The President's Activities

From left, JICA President Shinichi Kitaoka and Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith

JICA President Shinichi Kitaoka held talks with Laotian Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith on June 11 in Tokyo.

Thongloun began the talks by expressing gratitude to Mr. Kitaoka for JICA's cooperation for Laos in such areas as the enhancement of regional connectivity, economic stabilization, and human resource development on various levels. The two men then exchanged opinions based on JICA’s cooperation strategy.

JICA will continue cooperation to encourage the socioeconomic development of Laos through human resource development and other assistance while emphasizing the maturing trust between the two countries.