The head of the region met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Jun Yamada

Today akim of the region Gulshara Abdykalikova met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Jun Yamada and discussed the work carried out between the two countries, including in the direction of the development of Kyzylorda region. The meeting was attended by the deputy akim of the region Bakyt Zhakhanov, heads of relevant departments, as well as delegates from Japan, attache Tomoya Yokoe and coordinator of the international program "Grass roots" Akira Matsumoto.
Akim of the region expressed gratitude for the work done on the implementation of initiatives and projects in the field of education, as well as ecology in the region and presented Jun Yamada with a letter of thanks.
- Today, Kazakhstan and Japan are strategic partners who have been able to establish open and trusting relationships over the years. Regular high-level meetings, trade and economic relations and joint cultural cooperation are vivid evidence of effective relations between our countries. Kazakhstan is one of Japan's key partners in Central Asia and bilateral relations have only expanded over the years. One of the examples of friendly relations is the "Grass Roots" program implemented by the Government of Japan on the territory of our country. Everyone knows that the development of a high-quality social sphere is the most important priority of regional policy, including the improvement of the education sector. Taking this opportunity, I want to express my gratitude to you for the assistance and assistance in the implementation of initiatives and projects in the field of education and ecology in the Kyzylorda region, - said Gulshara Abdykalikova.
The Grass Roots Program is one of the programs implemented by the Government of Japan under the Official Development Assistance. This program supports projects initiated by both non-governmental organizations and local government bodies. Within the framework of the program, projects are being implemented in the field of health care, education, agriculture, etc. Grant assistance implies the provision of funds for the purchase of equipment, as well as equipping institutions.
At the meeting, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Kazakhstan Jun Yamada thanked for the respect shown and expressed readiness for further joint work.
It is worth noting that during the working trip, the delegates will visit a number of social facilities in the regional center and will go to the Aral region.