The Japanese Minister of Infrastructure and Tourism, Mr. Furukawa Yasushi, was received with honors, this Thursday, January 9, 2025, by the Senegalese Minister of Hydraulics and Sanitation, Dr. Cheikh Tidiane Dièye. This visit marks an important step in rich and fruitful bilateral cooperation, particularly in the strategic sectors of water and sanitation.
In his welcome speech, Dr Cheikh Tidiane Dièye expressed his deep gratitude to Japan for its constant commitment. He praised the lasting results of projects carried out in partnership with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which have made it possible to considerably improve the living conditions of millions of Senegalese. “Thanks to this strong partnership, millions of our compatriots now have access to drinking water, an essential resource for dignity and human development. However, significant challenges remain, notably the finalization of the Dakar desalination project, currently slowed by budgetary constraints and delays,” he stressed. Japan, through JICA, has asserted itself as a key player in the implementation of hydraulic projects in Senegal. Notable achievements include the financing of rural water systems, which has made it possible to expand access to drinking water in remote areas, as well as support for the ambitious water desalination project of sea in Dakar. This latest project, crucial to responding to growing demographic pressure and the effects of climate change in the Senegalese capital, is financed largely by Japan. The Senegalese Minister took advantage of this meeting to request increased support from Tokyo, in order to accelerate the commissioning of this essential infrastructure. For his part, Mr. Furukawa Yasushi reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to sharing its expertise and cutting-edge technologies in the field of water and sanitation. “We are delighted to contribute to sustainable water management and help Senegal meet its challenges, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” he said.
This meeting is part of a common desire of the two countries to strengthen their collaboration in the face of global challenges linked to water management. A strategic partnership which, beyond local results, has the ambition to positively impact populations and promote a sustainable future.
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