A smart pump to prevent flood in Ho Chi Minh City (Photo: VNA)HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City wants to receivefurther assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in anumber of key infrastructure projects, said Chairman of the municipal People’sCommittee Nguyen Thanh Phong.
Phong made the wish at a reception for outgoing JICA VietnamChief Representative Yasuo Fujita and his successor Tetsuo Konaka on March 16.
The city leader asked JICA to provide more Japanese officialdevelopment assistance (ODA) for a project on flooding prevention and watertreatment, and a number of transport infrastructure projects such as the MetroLines No 1, 3a and 3b, and Ben Thanh Station.
Phong said the local authorities will clear all hurdles toensure the Metro Line No 1 to operate on schedule.
He also suggested JICA offer technical assistance to aproject on improving water quality in the area of Tham Luong cannal – Ben Cat –Nuoc Len ditch.
He lauded Yasuo Fujita’s contributions during his tenure andexpressed his expectation that Tetsuo Konaka will build on good outcomesrecorded in joint projects between JICA and HCM City.
At the reception, both JICA officials praised the city’s effectiveuse of Japanese ODA and its collaboration with their agency.
Yasuo Fujita said he expects the local authorities to fulfilltheir commitment to implementing the Metro Line No1 and water environmentprojects on schedule.-VNA
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