Government of Japan has provided Airport Security Equipment worth 1.94 billion Japanese Yen, equivalent to around Rs 2 billion or US $20 million for three major international airports at Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for enhancing security measures at these airports. The equipment handing-over ceremony graced by the Federal Secretary for Aviation, Muhammad Ifran along with others was held today at the Islamabad International Airport.
Takashi Kurai, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, handed over the list of Airport Security Equipment to the Director General Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Air Marshal (Retd) Asim Suleiman which consists of Explosive Detection Systems, Vehicle Scanners and Cargo Vehicle Scanners.
Yasuhiro Tojo, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in his statement at the handing over ceremony said "balanced and stable regional development by supporting security enhancement is one of the priority areas of JICA rolling plan and country assistance policy for Pakistan". The Ambassador Kurai, while speaking on the occasion, said, "Security enhancement is indispensable for successful socio-economic development of Pakistan and the Government of Japan remains committed to supporting Pakistan in this field".-PR