The Chairman of Qatar’s Administrative Control and Transparency Authority (ACTA), Abdullah bin Hamad al-Attiyah, who is also the chairman of the Qatar-Japan Joint Higher Committee, yesterday inaugurated in the Japanese town of Onagawa, a multifunctional fishery processing plant built at a cost of USD 24.3 million from the Qatar Friendship Fund.?
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, the mayor of Onagawa town Yoshiaki Suda, and other senior officials of the Japenese town. ?
Addressing the gathering, al-Attiyah said: “First and on behalf of HH the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, HH the Heir Apparent Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and the Qatari people, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to all the citizens of the Tohoku area...With many coastal towns devastated by the 2011 Great East Earthquake and Tsunami disaster, the reconstruction of the fishing industry remains a major challenge. In support of reviving the fishery sector and returning the dreams and hopes of Tohoku’s citizens, the Qatar Friendship Fund has prioritized the rebuilding of the fishery industry.”
?“Under the leadership of Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah, the Qatar Friendship Fund announced last April its commitment towards the implementation of its first USD 24.3 million fishery project here in Onagawa where the fishery industry has been devastated,” al-Attiyah said. ?
“Today, we celebrate together the opening of the world’s first Tsunami-proof fishery facility. The 7,760 square meter multifunctional fishery processing center will contain sorting, refrigeration, and storage facilities.”
?“In addition it will employ about 7,500 fishermen and will house more than 40 local companies. The facility is anticipated to generate a market value and spillover effect of 67.3bn yen. Furthermore, this project will lead to the development of a strong and sustainable fishing industry that will support Japan’s local economy,” al-Attiyah said.
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