BY NED GAGAHE
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MFAET), Peter Shanel Agovaka, has expressed deep gratitude to the Government of Japan for successfully finalizing an agreement regarding the USD $3,389,319 Project for Nutrition Improvement through school meals in Isabel and Western Provinces.
This project, a collaboration between the Government of Japan as the donor and UNICEF as the implementing agency, aims to enhance nutrition and provide healthier meals for students in the provinces.
Speaking at the signing ceremony for the amended Grant Agreement for the Kilu’ufi Hospital Expansion Project on Friday, Minister Agovaka took the opportunity to recognize Japan’s significant contributions.
“Ambassador, at this juncture, I wish to acknowledge and thank the Government of Japan for its continued support. Solomon Islands hopes to see this initiative extended throughout the country in the near future.
“We believe that the experiences from this project will assist UNICEF and other key government stakeholders in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure the success of this initiative nationwide.” Minister Agovaka said.
The Minister expressed his confidence that the nutrition improvement project would have a significant impact on the health and well-being of schoolchildren in Isabel and Western Provinces, benefiting their long-term growth and development.
Minister Agovaka also thanked Ambassador Keiichi Higuchi for his dedication and the ongoing support from Japan over the years.
“Finally, Your Excellency, thank you very much for all the support received from the Government of Japan throughout the years. With these few remarks, allow me to wish you well in your tenure in office, and may we continue to advance our cooperation going forward,” the Minister added.
The new partnership between Japan, UNICEF, and the Solomon Islands Government aims to improve the nutritional status of Solomon Island’s children, providing them with the tools they need to lead healthy lives and contribute to the future wellbeing of their communities.
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