On the 11th of March 2024, His Excellency Mr. MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan, signed grant contracts with Moolai Cooperative Hospital and Livestock Breeder’s Cooperative Society (LIBCO) under the "Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)" scheme, providing a total of USD 103,924 for medical and dairy facility improvement in the Northern province.
The government of Japan prioritizes developing conflict-affected areas as part of its official development assistance policy. Japan has been providing various forms of support, particularly in the Northern Province, to promote peace-building and reconciliation efforts.
Ambassador MIZUKOSHI highlighted the projects' contribution to social service infrastructure, benefiting vulnerable rural areas and promoting harmony among ethnic and religious groups.
Moolai Cooperative Hospital's president expressed gratitude for support in renovating medical facilities, while LIBCO's president thanked Japan for funds to enhance their facilities, emphasizing potential job creation and economic revitalization in Kilinochchi.