Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 24 – Cambodian Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth and Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi jointly presided over the signing ceremony for Japanese grant assistance between the Ministry of Environment and the Embassy of Japan. The agreement pertains to the Project for the Reuse of Japanese Waste Collection Trucks in 10 districts and cities across seven provinces in Cambodia.
On this occasion, Ambassador Ueno highlighted Cambodia's rapid development in recent years. He stated that the Japanese project, supported by Osaka City, provides waste collection trucks capable of navigating narrow roads and efficiently transporting large volumes of rubbish. This initiative aims to create a cleaner environment for the Cambodian people.
For his part, Minister Eang Sophalleth stated that the agreement marks another significant step in environmental protection, focusing on comprehensive policy formulation and collaborative efforts to improve the management of urban solid waste.
The minister expressed gratitude to Japan for its past provision of 20 waste collection trucks and for its ongoing support. For 2024, Japan granted additional 10 trucks to assist city and district administrations in enhancing garbage collection and transportation to dump sites in a clean and timely manner.
Minister Eang Sophalleth also expressed heartfelt thanks to all relevant institutions and organisations for their excellent cooperation with the Ministry of Environment’s campaigns, particularly the “Cleanliness” campaign. This initiative is a key pillar of the Environmental Chakra Strategy, aiming to promote sustainable cleanliness in Cambodia.
Additionally, the Ministry of Environment is preparing an action plan titled “Cleaning National Roads 3, 4, 41 and 51”. This plan focuses on improving environmental sanitation, garbage collection, and storage in Phnom Penh, Kandal Province, Takeo Province, Kampong Speu Province, Kampot Province, Koh Kong Province, and Preah Sihanouk Province. The goal is to ensure that cities, districts, and khans along these national roads are clean and free from rubbish and plastic waste by 2025.
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