By Editor in Chief
on Tue Aug 19 2025
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Grant Agreement (G/A) with the government of the Kingdom of Tonga for the “Faamotu International Airport Development Project” in Nuku’alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga, on August 19.
Signing Ceremony
A summary of the business is as follows
Faamotu International Airport Development Plan
The Project for the Improvement of Fua’amotu International Airport
Country (region covered)
Kingdom of Tonga Capital city Nuku’alofa (Tongatapu Island)
Business Objectives
This project will expand and renovate the existing international passenger terminal building at Faaamotu International Airport in Nuku’alofa, the capital city of Nuku’alofa, and improve its ancillary facilities to improve the convenience of the airport and thereby contribute to strengthening the industrial base.
Business
(1) Details of facilities, equipment, etc.
Facilities] Expansion and renovation of the international passenger terminal building, expansion of the international apron, installation of a boarding bridge and connecting walkway, installation of a roof over the road in front of the terminal, and other incidental facilities
(2) Consulting Services/Software Component Description
Detailed design, bidding assistance, construction and procurement supervision
Soft Components provides technical guidance for maintenance and management of steel structures.
Maximum Amount of Provision
2,549 million yen
Scheduled implementation period
41 months (including detailed design and bidding period)
Implementing Agency
Ministry of Social Infrastructure
Contribution to the achievement of the SDGs
Goal 8 (both job satisfaction and economic growth)
Goal 9 (Create a foundation for industry and technological innovation)
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