From Battlefield to Gateway of the Future: A Friendship Built Through Infrastructure Development



2025.10.07
On JICA’s official website, our staff share insights and perspectives gained through their on-the-ground experiences, showcasing the realities of international cooperation today.
This time, we are pleased to introduce a newly published article featuring Papua New Guinea.
“Japan is a Sincere and Genuine Friend” – A story of friendship between Japan and a Pacific Island Nation, forged beyond the scars of war. Once a fierce battlefield during World War II, Nadzab in Papua New Guinea is now home to a new international airport: Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport. This “Tomodachi (Friendship) Airport” connects the past and the future, symbolizing peace and partnership between the two nations, 80 years after the war.
(Link)From Battlefield to Gateway of the Future: A Friendship Built Through Infrastructure Development | News&Publication - JICA
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