Corruption? Not on foreign projects: PM

15 January 2013
The Phnom Penh Post
Economy and commerce / Education and training / Education policy and administration / Social development
Hun Sen / Japanese aid / Kandal Province / Kizuna bridge / Mekong river / National Assembly / National Institute of Education / Neak Leung bridge / Neak Leung bridge project / Phnom Penh / Prey Veng Province / Sam Rainsy Party / Son Chhay / Tokyo

Prime Minister Hun Sen lashed out at unnamed critics yesterday, saying there was no corruption in large-scale development projects backed by foreign aid. “[For example] as for the Neak Leung bridge or Kizuna bridge… Japan runs its bids in Tokyo. Therefore, only Japanese companies have the right to bid,” he said, speaking at a graduation ceremony at the National Institute of Education in Phnom Penh. … It is unclear what accusations the premier is referring to, though opposition lawmakers have raised questions at the National Assembly over bidding processes in development projects. …

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