Guyana and Japan have signed a G$7.2 billion concessional loan agreement aimed at upgrading water treatment infrastructure at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, under the Guyana Climate Resilient Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Project.

The initiative is co-financed with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and is designed to strengthen climate-resilient water services for communities in Region Four, the country’s most populated region.

Speaking at the signing, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, said the project aligns with the Government’s people-centered development vision, underscoring the role of reliable, safe water in sustaining public health and improving quality of life.

Japanese Ambassador to Guyana, Akima Umezawa, described the agreement as a historic milestone, emphasizing that access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human need and a critical long-term investment in national development and resilience.

The agreement further reinforces the decades-long partnership between Guyana and Japan, highlighting their shared commitment to sustainable development and climate-resilient infrastructure.