President Maia Sandu met on Monday, May 26, with Tanaka Akihiko, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), on his second official visit to Chisinau. The JICA, a Japanese government agency, supports economic and social development in emerging countries and promotes international cooperation.
The Presidential Office emphasized that the visit highlights Japan’s continued commitment to support Moldova’s democratic consolidation and European integration.
During the discussion, President Sandu welcomed the long-standing partnership between Moldova and Japan and praised the JICA’s consistent contributions to improving living standards in the country. She stressed the importance of continued cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, education, and energy efficiency—key areas for improving people’s lives.
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Over the past five years, Japan, through JICA, has provided Moldova with about €42 million in grants and concessional loans. Authorities used the funding for several impactful projects: modern medical equipment for five hospitals, 19 emergency and rescue vehicles for firefighters, and eco-friendly technologies for more than 1,000 farmers—including photovoltaic systems for 47 farms worth €2.6 million.
The JICA also offered €2 million in subsidies to help local farms purchase fertilizers and provided modern equipment to the National Library to digitize Moldova’s cultural heritage and improve access to information.
