A consignment of 106 tractors bought with a grant provided by the Government of Japan for implementing the conservative agriculture project 2KR will be distributed to Moldovan farmers. The ceremony to hand over the technical certificates and license numbers for four tractors was held on May 7, IPN has learned from the Government’s press service.
In the event, Prime Minister Pavel Filip noted that the Japanese project is an example of consistency and viability. “This highlights important elements, such as the Japanese Government’s attitude. The Governments in Chisinau changed, but this attitude didn’t change and we feel this support,” stated Pavel Filip.
According to the Premier, over 4,000 farmers purchased the agricultural machinery they needed within this project in advantageous conditions, such as payments in installments, zero interest rate, without bank guarantee or security and with the possibility of extending the loan repayment deadline. “Preconditions were created for the people to work at home. In the period, there were created over 30,000 jobs,” he said.
Japan’s Ambassador to Moldova Masanobu Yoshii underlined the relations of friendship existing between the two states. According to him, Japan will continue to support Moldova’s development, the creation of jobs and projects with a positive impact on people’s lives.
“Almost half of our country’s farmland is cultivated with machinery bought within the 2KR project that is supported by the Government of Japan. This project represented a chance to modernize the land cultivation methods. The partnership between out county and Japan remains a solid one and this project continues successfully,” stated Minister of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment Liviu Volconovici.
US$24.5 million worth of grants were provided within the 2KR project in the form of agricultural machinery. Almost 9,000 units have been purchased so far.
