Mr. Masato Kanda, the Vice Minister for International Finance of Japan.
Mr. Akihiko Tanaka, President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen.
Welcome to this special event by the African Development Bank and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
At the opening session of the TICAD-8 yesterday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made major announcements, which galvanized Africa. This included $30 billion in financing in support of Africa.