The Government of Japan has supported a water supply expansion project in Pursat province with a grant aid of approximately US$21.9 million.

The project’s groundbreaking ceremony took place on Dec. 13 under the presidency of H.E. Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister and Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation and H.E. Mikami Masahiro, Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia.

H.E. Cham Prasidh expressed his profound thanks to the Government and people of Japan for their continuous support to the development of Cambodia.

For his part, H.E. Ambassador hoped that this project will be implemented smoothly and successfully, and contribute to the improvement of living conditions for people in Pursat province.

Currently, the Government of Japan also provided concessional loan for Siem Reap Water Supply Expansion Project in Siem Reap province.

Source: Agency Kampuchea Press