Background
On 19 March 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Deputy Prime Minister PRAK Sokhonn, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and UENO Atsushi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Cambodia, signed an Exchange of Notes. The document concerns an amendment to Japan’s grant assistance for the Project of the Expansion of the Water Supply System in Ta Khmau.
Scope of Application
The amendment applies specifically to the Japanese grant assistance allocated to the Project of the Expansion of the Water Supply System in Ta Khmau. It adjusts the total grant amount dedicated to this water supply infrastructure project.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Exchange of Notes provides for an increase in the total amount of Japanese grant assistance for the Ta Khmau water supply expansion project:
- The grant amount is revised from JPY 3,421,000,000 (approximately USD 22,000,000) to JPY 3,568,000,000 (approximately USD 23,000,000).
- The change concerns the financial ceiling of the grant for the existing project; no additional project elements or conditions are described in the source text.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The amendment confirms an increased level of external grant financing for the expansion of the water supply system in Ta Khmau. While the source does not specify procurement or implementation arrangements, the higher grant amount may support a larger or more comprehensive scope of water infrastructure works under the existing project framework. No new compliance requirements or regulatory changes are mentioned in the announcement.
Official Source
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, official announcement dated 19 March 2026, and associated communication via the Ministry’s official Telegram channel.
