Japan provides grant for bridge reconstruction
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has provided a grant of over 4.6 billion kip (70 million Japanese yen) for the detailed design component of the reconstruction of two bridges on National Road No. 9.
The project will be carried out under a cooperation agreement between JICA and the Roads Department of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.
Director General of the ministry’s International Cooperation Department, Ms Sisomboun Ounavong, and JICA Laos Chief Representative, Mr Yusuke Murakami, on 13 January inked the grant agreement in Vientiane, witnessed by representatives from the key implementing ministries.
