Japan Grants US$19 million for Flood Disaster Rehabilitation

            Based on the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Japan yesterday provided some ¥1,510 million, equivalent to US$19 million, to Cambodian government for Disaster Rehabilitation and Mitigation Project in addition to the humanitarian assistance instantly granted since 2011. The signing ceremony was held yesterday between DPM Keat Chhon and Mr. Suzuki Yasujiro, JICA’s President at the Ministry. The project is aimed to rehabilitate eight bridges along the National Road No. 11 and improve roads and drainage system in Kampong Chhnang province, heavily damaged by flood last year. (Rasmei Kam.)