Deputy PM hails JICA’s contributions to ODA projects in Vietnam

At a March 27 reception in Hanoi for outgoing JICA Chief Representative Shimizu Akira, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said JICA’s programmes and projects in Vietnam have realized cooperation agreements between the two countries in a timely manner.

The Vietnamese government and people are interested in and make efforts to effectively implement the Japanese ODA loans, the official affirmed.

Japan is currently Vietnam’s biggest ODA supplier and has played a role in socio-economic development, poverty reduction, environmental improvement, and administrative management in Vietnamese ministries, agencies, and localities, Ha emphasized.

Recalling the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo held in Tokyo earlier this month which he attended, Ha said he had sidelines meetings with some Japanese leaders and parliamentarians to discuss ways to support Vietnam in just energy transition, carbon neutrality, and climate change response.

Activities of the JICA Vietnam Office have contributed to strengthening the extensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan, the official said.

In response, Akira expressed his appreciation for the cooperation with Vietnam and noted his readiness to support Japan’s projects and programmes for Vietnam.

He also suggested fast-tracking the implementation of cooperation projects in the field of the environment.