Japan grants $16m for flood protection on Indus River in Sindh

September 07, 2026 (MLN): Pakistan and Japan has signed the Exchange of Notes, Record of Discussion and Grant Agreement for the "Project for Flood Protection and Dike Improvement on Indus River in Sindh Province," aimed at strengthening flood protection infrastructure and enhancing the resilience of vulnerable communities in the province.

The Exchange of Notes and Record of Discussion were signed and exchanged by Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs Muhammad Humair Karim Kidwai and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan  Mr Akamatsu Shuichi, on behalf of their respective governments, said a press release issued.

The Grant Agreement was signed by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs Ms Sabina Qureshi and Senior Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan, Mr Sugawara Takayuki.

Under the agreement, the Government of Japan is providing a grant of JPY 2.58bn (approximately $16.4mn) for implementation of the project, which will focus on the improvement and strengthening of the Old Abad Bund in the Larkana area of Sindh Province, along the right bank of the Indus River.

The secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, expressed appreciation to the government and people of Japan for their continued friendship, generous development assistance and steadfast commitment to Pakistan's socio-economic development.

He also acknowledged Japan's longstanding role as a valued development partner and appreciated JICA's technical expertise, knowledge and continued engagement with Pakistan across various sectors.

Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi, for his part, assured his government's commitment to working closely with Pakistan to further strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation, while Mr Sugawara Takayuki, Senior Representative at JICA, appreciated the efforts of the governments of Sindh and Pakistan in bringing the project to the signing stage, reaffirming JICA's commitment to strengthening flood protection infrastructure in flood-prone areas of Sindh.

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