Phnom Penh:Cambodian Public Works and Transport Minister H.E. Peng Ponea expressed confidence that the cooperation between his ministry and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will be further strengthened under the leadership of the agency's new chief representative to Cambodia, Ms. Iwama Nozomi.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Peng Ponea voiced this expectation during a courtesy call by Ms. Iwama at the ministry headquarters in Phnom Penh.
The minister extended a warm welcome to Ms. Iwama on her appointment as head of the Japanese government-backed aid agency's office in the Kingdom of Cambodia. H.E. Peng Ponea also took the opportunity to praise the outgoing JICA chief representative, Mr. Sanui Kazumasa, for his active efforts and key role in driving and coordinating infrastructure development projects in Cambodia during his tenure.
The meeting underscores the shared commitment of both sides to maintain and enhance bilateral cooperation between Cambodia and Japan, as noted by the ministry.