Japan Pledges $3m for Cambodian Officials’ Study
By Sao Phal Niseiy Cambodianess Thu, July 3, 2025
Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi exchange notes on July 03. Photo from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
PHNOM PENH – The Japanese government has given Cambodia nearly $3 million for 24 officials to study in Japan.
The aid was provided under the Human Resource Development Scholarship Project.
The agreement was signed on July 3 at a ceremony presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Japanese Ambassador Ueno Atsushi.
“The grant assistance reflects Japan’s strong commitment to advancing Cambodia’s socio-economic development, while further consolidating the bilateral cooperation under the Cambodia-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” Cambodia’s Foreign Ministry said.
Japan’s Foreign Ministry said the funds are expected to allow up to 24 young Cambodian administrative officials to study at Japanese universities.
“It is hoped that these officials will contribute to solving Cambodia’s future development challenges and further strengthen friendly relations between Japan and Cambodia,” it said.
Japan supports young Cambodian officials pursuing advanced degrees at Japanese universities as part of its long-standing commitment to Cambodia’s development, which requires skilled human resources.
Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1953 during a visit to Japan by the late King Norodom Sihanouk.
Over the past 10 years, Japan’s development assistance to Cambodia has totaled $720 million, with $170 million provided through international organizations and $550 million on a bilateral basis.
This has made Japan the top donor country to Cambodia, accounting for 25 percent of all aid received.
SOURCE: Cambodianess, Cambodia Thu, July 3, 2025
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