Japan reaffirms greater support for Fiji in building resilience

Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to assist Fiji through robust assistance package towards revitalising Fiji’s economic activities and support for the consolidated response strategies to addressing COVID-19. Ambassador of Japan to Fiji Omura Masahiro said Japan was considering a bilateral grant assistance to Fiji to enhance the medical and health care services through provisions equipment.

More assistance is also expected to be geared towards Fiji’s economic recovery efforts in light of the impacts of the COVID-19 global economic recession.

“A possible bilateral emergency loan for COVID-19 response with a concessional interest rate is currently under consideration,” Mr Masahiro said. of medical

“Also bilateral grant for the medical and health capacity building is being considered, these are two important financial contributions. “Also we have Grants Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), and through this, we will provide assistance towards building infrastructure, educational facilities, water supplies, medical and health facilities. “Japan will be formulating further projects

GGP scheme.”

He said with Japan and Fiji commemorating their 50th anniversary for the diplomatic relations this year, the relationship reflected on the unbreakable bond and friendship that would unfold new opportunities for building resilience and sustainable development cooperation. for

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