Japan Marks 60 Years of Relations With Cambodia
This year marks the 60th anniversary since the start of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and Japan - the country's largest bilateral donor - and to celebrate, the Japanese Embassy is planning an array of cultural events. ... Speaking at a ceremony to mark the anniversary, Japanese Ambassador Masafumi Kuroki noted that Japan has supported programs in Cambodia focused on poverty reduction, construction of economic and social infrastructure and capacity building. ... Cooperation between the governments of Japan and Cambodia has strengthened over the years, and Japanese investment – particularly in Cambodia’s manufacturing industry – more than tripled between 2011 and 2012, totaling $300 million, Mr. Kuroki said.
