Mr. HAYAKAWA-Director General for Southeast Asia and Pacific Department celebrates Golden Jubilee

From 15^th to 17^th September, Mr. HAYAKAWA Yuho, Director General of Southeast Asia and Pacific Department in JICA HQ, visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) to attend the 50^th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations, officially representing JICA President Dr. TANAKA. The overview of the visit is as follows:

1.　Participation in PNG’s 50^th Independence Anniversary Ceremonies
Director General Mr. HAYAKAWA attended the official ceremonies hosted by the PNG Government as an official representative of JICA. On Monday 15^th September, he participated in a Dinner Reception hosted by PNG Prime Minister Hon. James Marape at APEC Haus. On Tuesday 16^th September, he attended the flag raising ceremony held at Independence Hill at National Parliament, followed by an official breakfast meeting hosted by the Speaker Hon. Job Pomat.

2.　Site Visit to Japan’s ODA Projects
On Tuesday 16^th September, Director General Mr. HAYAKAWA visited National Education Media Center in Port Moresby, which was developed under JICA’s grant aid and supported by technical cooperation. On Wednesday 17^th September, he visited Port Moresby Sewerage at Joyce Bay, which was developed under JICA’s ODA loan project.