DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 6 -- THE Japanese government has provided over 4.2 billion US dollars (10.42tri/-) in development assistance to Tanzania, marking six decades of partnership.

Through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the support has covered education, health, infrastructure, agriculture and food security.

Speaking at a two-day workshop on Japans 60- year Volunteer Programme, Ambassador Yuichi Mikami highlighted the collaborations foundation of friendship and mutual benefit.

“We aim to move from traditional aid to cocreating development a joint investment in our shared future,” he said.

Since establishing bilateral ties in 1962, Japan has offered significant financial and technical support, including fun...