LAHORE: Japan will provide Rs 6.20 billion for the improvement of the water treatment plant and water distribution system in Faisalabad.
The ambassador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori has informed Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar about it through a letter, said a statement issued on Friday. CM Usman Buzdar thanked the Japanese government and the ambassador through a letter adding that the Punjab government appreciated Japanese collaboration for improving the quality of life of the people.
“Improvement in the supply and drainage of the water system in Faisalabad is imperative, he added. Pakistan and Japan have the best relations and these relations are being developed with every passing day, he continued.
Meanwhile, the Japanese ambassador stated improvement in supply and drainage of water is important for maintaining the quality of life and added that Japanese assistance will help improve the quality of life of the people in Punjab. Similarly, cooperation will be continued to further strengthen the bilateral relations between Japan and Punjab, he added.