Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Akihiko Tanaka together with his delegation paid a visit to the MILF leadership Yesterday, August 25 at Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. They were cordially welcomed by MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim, First Vice Chairman Ghadzali Jaafar, Second Vice Chairman Aleem Pangalian Solaiman and majority of the Central Committee Officials.
It
is noteworthy to remember that JICA President Tanaka and MILF Chairman Al Haj
Murad met on March 28, 2014, after the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement
on Bangsamoro and have agreed and committed that in order to create confidence
and mutual trust among stakeholders of the Peace process, peace dividends must
be realized soonest in the conflict affected areas, thus Quick impact projects
were designed, and implemented.
On August
24, the JICA delegation was in Barangay Kibleg, North Upi, where they attended
and witnessed the turn-over of a two classroom school building. MILF
Chief Negotiator and Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) Chairman Mohagher
Iqbal, Commissioners Ebrahim Ali and Timuay Melanio Ulama also attended the
turn-over. Upi Mayor Ramon Piang was also present.
Chairman Al
Haj Murad, on behalf of the Central Committee and the Bangsamoro people
expressed thanks and gratitude to Pres. Tanaka, JICA and the Japanese
Government for their support to the peace process. Such quick impact projects
are products of the GPH-MILF Peace process and gives motivation to stakeholders
for their continuing support to the peace process, Chairman Al Haj Murad said.
Tanaka in
his meaningful message expressed hope that the QIP will benefit people both
practically as well as symbolically. They have the assumption that they need to
deliver as inclusively as possible thru out the conflict affected areas.
He was so
happy indeed that they were able to attend the turnover of the first facility
completed under the QIP at Upi. Nineteen more facilities are on its way and to
be completed and delivered in 2 to 3 months’ time. Pres Tanaka said that
"though the projects are small in scale, we hope to deliver a message to
the people that peace process is really going on and there is genuine
possibility of enjoying peace".
Tanaka also
said that, in addition to QIP, JICA is conducting various technical projects on
capacity development, prepares granting farm-to-market road projects that could
improve agriculture in the area of Bangsamoro. He thanked the leadership of the
MILF Central Committee for their support and acceptance of the programs.
Tanaka is
hopeful that under the leadership of President Aquino, a solution will be
reached. He reiterated that they will continue to work with the MILF in support
of the peace process.
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