Japan will provide a grant assistance of 1.9 billion Japanese Yen (PKR 3.078 billion) for installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Sukkur.

An agreement to this effect was signed in Islamabad today (Monday) which was signed by Secretary Economic Affairs Division Noor Ahmad and Matsuda Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan.

The project will help delivery of reliable and timely meteorological services to prevent the damage to life and property caused by disasters.

Addressing the ceremony Minister for Economic Affairs, Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar appreciated the Government and the People of Japan for their continued support.

He assured the Japanese-side of extending all necessary facilitation for more meaningful and enhanced cooperation between the two sides in future.