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Japan Extends US$162.7 Million in Concessional Financing for Phnom Penh Flood Control Project
PHNOM PENH, June 22, 2026 – Japan has extended JPY 24.237 billion, approximately US$162.7 million, in concessional financing to Cambodia for the Southwest Phnom Penh Irrigation and Drainage Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (III).
The Exchange of Notes and accompanying documents were signed on the morning of June 22 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation by H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. UENO Atsushi, Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia.
On the morning of June 22 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Photo Credit: MFAIC
The project aims to rehabilitate and improve irrigation and drainage systems in the southwestern part of Phnom Penh, addressing long-standing flooding issues and contributing to better water management and urban resilience. The funding reflects Japan's continued commitment to supporting Cambodia's infrastructure development and sustainable urban growth.
This marks another milestone in the strong bilateral cooperation between Cambodia and Japan, which has spanned decades and covered various sectors including infrastructure, health, and education.
— Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
The Exchange of Notes and accompanying documents were signed on the morning of June 22 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation by H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Prak Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. UENO Atsushi, Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia.
On the morning of June 22 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | Photo Credit: MFAICThe project aims to rehabilitate and improve irrigation and drainage systems in the southwestern part of Phnom Penh, addressing long-standing flooding issues and contributing to better water management and urban resilience. The funding reflects Japan's continued commitment to supporting Cambodia's infrastructure development and sustainable urban growth.
This marks another milestone in the strong bilateral cooperation between Cambodia and Japan, which has spanned decades and covered various sectors including infrastructure, health, and education.
— Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Reported by The Khmer Daily Network
