Cambodia and Japan has signedthe
Exchange of Notes and Record of Discussions on the extension of Grand Aid up to
295 million Yen (some US$2.85 million) to the Royal Government of Cambodia for
the purpose of contributing to the implementation of the “Japanese Development
Scholarship” Project.
The documents were inked by
H.E. Hor Namhong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and
International Cooperation, and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Yuji
Kumamaru. Under these freshly-signed documents, 24 of new scholarship fellows
will study in Japan for two years. The “Japanese Development Scholarship” is
awarded mainly to the young and capable government officials who are expected
to contribute to the economic and social development of Cambodia after their
return.
Japan has continuously
provided this scholarship grant since the year 2000. Since then a total of some
4.28 billion Yen (some US$42.82 million) has been extended for supporting 14
batches of 320 Cambodian fellow students to study in Japan.
Source:
http://www.akp.gov.kh/?p=45847
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