Thursday, 15 August 2013

Japan delegation pledges assistance for Myanmar development projects

A Japanese delegation led by Minister Akihiro Ohta met with Construction Minister Kyaw Lwin in Nay Pyi Taw on Monday to discuss Japan's involvement in various development and infrastructure projects.

Japan has agreed to carry out the construction of the Nga Moe Yeik Creek bridge in Yangon, the Thilawa industrial zone as well as upgrading of the Yangon - Mandalay express way, according to the reports from the Ministry of Construction.


"Japan is planning to provide required technology and monetary assistance for safety on the Yangon - Nay Pyi Taw - Mandalay expressway where accidents often occurred and will cooperate construction tasks for housing and urban development in Yangon," said Akihiro Ohta, who is Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Myanmar will receive over US$ 600 million worth of development loans from Japan for the 2013-2014 fiscal year which will be invested into the various infrastructure projects. Japan is already providing US$ 446.86 million to Myanmar in this year and has agreed to lend over US$ 980 million for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

source: Eleven Myanmar

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