August 2nd, 2017
International Policy Division (Global Strategy),
Policy Bureau
International Affairs Division,
Land Economy & Construction Industries Bureau
Industrial Port Policy Division,Ports and Harbours Bureau

State Minister Suematsu’s Visit to Madagascar and Mauritius
Madagascar-Japan High Quality Infrastructure ConferenceState Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu visited the Republic ofMadagascar and the Republic of Mauritius on July 22nd-27th based on the achievement ofTICAD VI.

Republic of Madagascar (see Attachment 1 for the meeting details)
State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu visited the Republic ofMadagascar with approximately 70 people from 31 Japan-Africa Infrastructure Development
Association (JAIDA) member companies, which totals 80 people from both public and private
sectors, and held High Quality Infrastructure Conference in cooperation with the government ofMadagascar for promoting Japan’s “Quality Infrastructure Investment” based on the achievement of
TICAD VI (6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development).
State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu made an opening speech(opening remarks) as the organizer of “Madagascar-Japan High Quality Infrastructure Conference”(July 24th). Through the meetings with the Malagasy government ministers, he expressed Japan’scontribution for the promotion of “Quality Infrastructure Investment” in Madagascar and signed theMemorandum of Cooperation for Promoting “Quality Infrastructure Investment” and Continuing
Cooperative Relationship with four Ministers in charge of infrastructure development and agreed tolaunched “Quality Infrastructure Dialogue” as a framework for exchanging opinions on a regularbasis. We also conducted sales activities for the Japanese ODA loan “Toamasina Port Development
Project.”
Republic of Mauritius (see Attachment 2 for the meeting details)
In Mauritius, the State Minister had a meeting with Minister of Public Infrastructure and Land
Transport Bodha (July 26th) and signed the Memorandum of Cooperation for Promoting “QualityInfrastructure Investment” and Continuing Cooperative Relationship for working together on thedevelopment of “Quality Infrastructure” in Mauritius and other African countries. We agreed tofurther deepen the cooperative relationship between the two countries.
(Note) TICAD is an abbreviation for Tokyo International Conference on African Development, which is aninternational conference on the theme of development in Africa. TICAD VI was held in Nairobi, Kenya onAugust 27th-28th, 2016 and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended and co-chaired the conference with President ofKenya Kenyatta (host country) and President of the Republic of Chad Déby Itno (AU Chairperson). At the timeof TICAD VI, President Rajaonarimampianina and Prime Minister Abe held a summit meeting and exchanged
opinions on cooperation in infrastructure investment.

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Attachment 1
1. Madagascar-Japan High Quality Infrastructure Conference (July 24th)(1) Date: Monday, July 24th, 2017(2) Location: Centre de Conférence International Ivato (CCI Ivato), Antananarivo, Republic ofMadagascar(3) Host: (Japan) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism(Madagascar) Ministry in charge of the Presidential Projects, Territory Planning andEquipment(4) Participants: Approximately 350 people from both countries(Main participants from Japan) Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (StateMinister Suematsu, Deputy Vice-Minister for Construction, Engineering and Real Estate
Industry Aoki), Embassy of Japan in Madagascar (Ambassador Ogasawara), Japanesecompanies (31 Japan-Africa Infrastructure Development Association member companies
including construction companies, consulting companies, trading companies,manufacturers, etc.) and others(Main participants from Madagascar) Minister in charge of the Presidential Projects, Territory
Planning and Equipment Rafidimanana, Minister of Transport and Meteorology
Ramanantsoa, Minister of Public Works Razafimandimby, Minister of Energy andHydrocarbons Rasoloelison and others(5) Summary:
I. Opening Speech (Opening Remarks)
At the beginning of the conference, State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport andTourism Suematsu, JAIDA President Miyamoto, Ambassador Ogasawara, Minister to thePresidency in Charge of Presidential Projects, Territory Planning and Equipment Rafidimanana
made remarks.
<Summary of the Remarks by State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Suematsu>“We’re very pleased to be able to hold the High Quality Infrastructure Conference based on theachievement of TICAD VI. In Madagascar, Toamasina Port, the country’s largest port, isexpected to continue to increase the volume of cargo handled, and there is an urgent need toexpand and improve the facilities. In addition to ports, there are various demands forinfrastructure such as roads, water and sewage systems in the country. “Quality ofInfrastructure” is important when responding to infrastructure demand. Today's conference isattended by 31 Japanese companies, who will share advanced technologies and construction
methods including environmentally friendly dredging technology, seawall construction in harshwaves, berth construction using steel pipe sheet piles that can ensure high strength, quick andefficient road paving technology, tunnel and bridge construction technology in difficult soil andgeographical conditions, etc. We expect that we can contribute to the future infrastructuredevelopment in Madagascar.”<Opening Speech (Opening Remarks) by State Minister ofLand, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu>

After the opening speech (opening remarks), a keynote speech, signing ceremony, workshop
and business matching were held.
II. Keynote speech
In the keynote speech, Deputy Vice-Minister for Construction, Engineering and Real Estate
Industry Aoki made a presentation on “Japan's Quality Infrastructure,” and Chief Executive
Director of the Overseas Construction Association of Japan, Inc. Yamaguchi made apresentation on “Overseas Activities of the Japanese Construction Industry.” The Malagasy
ministries (Ministry in charge of the Presidential Projects, Territory Planning and Equipment,
Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Transport and Meteorology, and Ministry of Energy andHydrocarbons) made presentations on “Infrastructure Development in Madagascar.”
III. Signing Ceremony of Memorandum (signing of Memorandum of Cooperation for Promoting“Quality Infrastructure Investment” and Continuing Cooperative Relationship)
State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu signed and adopted theMemorandum of Cooperation for Promoting “Quality Infrastructure Investment” andContinuing Cooperative Relationship with Minister to the Presidency in Charge of Presidential
Projects, Territory Planning and Equipment Rafidimanana, Minister of Transport andMeteorology Ramanantsoa, Minister of Public Works Razafimandimby, Minister of Energy andHydrocarbons Rasoloelison. In the memorandum, we agreed to continue dialogue after the“Madagascara-Japan High Quality Infrastructure Conference,” and launch “Quality
Infrastructure Dialogue” for exchanging opinions on a regular basis in order to promote“Quality Infrastructure Investment.”<Signing Ceremony>(State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu andFour Ministers of Malagasy Government)

IV. Workshop
The workshop was held and divided into themes of “Construction Technology,” and “Port andHarbor.” After presentations from Japanese and Malagasy companies, lively questions andanswers and exchanges of opinions took place.

<Workshop>

V. Business Matching
Japanese companies were divided into individual booths and interviewed with interested
Malagasy companies. Through active information exchange, Japanese companies built
relationships with Malagasy companies that could be partners.

<Business Matching>

2. Bilateral Meeting with the Dignitaries of the Republic of Madagascar (July 24th and 25th)
State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu had a meeting withPresident Rajaonarimampianina and four Ministers in charge of infrastructure (Minister to thePresidency in Charge of Presidential Projects, Territory Planning and Equipment Rafidimanana,
Minister of Transport and Meteorology Ramanantsoa, Minister of Public Works Razafimandimby,
Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons Rasoloelison) and agreed to strengthen the cooperative
relationship to promote investment in “Quality Infrastructure” based on the achievement of TICAD
VI. We also conducted sales activities for the Japanese companies to receive orders of the Japanese
ODA loan “Toamasina Port Development Project” and exchanged opinions on various infrastructure
project such as traffic congestion countermeasures and road development in Antananarivo City. In
addition, we introduced the accompanying Japanese infrastructure-related companies (Japan-Africa
Infrastructure Development Association).
President Rajaonarimampianina welcomed the Japanese delegation and explained about theNational Route 7 Bypass and the ODA loan “Toamasina Port Development Project” constructed byJapanese companies. He expressed his appreciation for Japan's support and expectations forcooperation.
Minister to the Presidency in Charge of Presidential Projects, Territory Planning and Equipment
Rafidimanana, Minister of Transport and Meteorology Ramanantsoa, Minister of Public Works
Razafimandimby, Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons Rasoloelison were pleased with the successof the conference and explained the current situation and potential of Madagascar. They stated thatthey would like to improve infrastructure and financial credibility, and establish a position as acountry that connects Asia and Africa. Based on the signed memorandum, we confirmed to hold
“Quality Infrastructure Dialogue” in January next year as a follow-up to the conference.

<Courtesy Call on President Rajaonarimampianina>

3. Others (July 23rd and 25th)
State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu had a meeting with Director
General of Port of Toamasina Eddy and visited the sites of Japan's priority support projects forMadagascar, such as the Ambatovy Nickel Refinery Plant and the National Route 7 Bypass, etc.

<Meeting with Director General ofPort of Toamasina Eddy><Visit to Toamasina Port><Visit to Ambatovy Nickel Refinery Plant ><Visit to National Route 7 Bypass>Attachment 2
1. Bilateral Meeting with the Dignitaries of the Republic of Mauritius (July 26th)
State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu had a meeting with Ministerof Public Infrastructure and Land Transport Bodha, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional
Integration and International Trade Lutchmeenaraidoo, and Minister of Ocean Economy, Marine
Resources, Fisheries and Shipping Koonjoo and agreed to strengthen the cooperative relationship topromote investment in “Quality Infrastructure” based on the achievement of TICAD VI. We also
exchanged opinions on various infrastructure project such as the implementation of feasibility study
for constructing bridges. In addition, we introduced the accompanying Japanese
infrastructure-related companies (Japan-Africa Infrastructure Development Association).
Minister of Public Infrastructure and Land Transport Bodha was pleased with the success of themeeting and explained the investment promotion for the development of the surrounding area of theterminal in the LRT (Light Rail Transit) Construction Project. Based on the signed memorandum,
we confirmed to deepen the cooperative relationship between the two countries for working together
on the development of “Quality Infrastructure” in Mauritius and other African countries.

<Bilateral Meeting with Minister of Public Infrastructure and Land Transport Bodha>(The center is Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade Lutchmeenaraidoo.)2. Business Matching Seminar in Mauritius Board of Investment (BOI) (July 26th)
BOI hosted a business matching seminar for Mauritius companies interested in infrastructuredevelopment projects and Japanese companies. Through active information exchange, Japanesecompanies built relationships with Mauritian companies that could be partners.

<Business Matching>

3. Other (July 26th)
State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Suematsu visited the site of Japan’squality infrastructure in Mauritius, such as the weather radar system (Shimizu Corporation).

<Visit to Weather Radar System>