The Government of Sri Lanka and Japan have agreed a concessionary loan of approximately $273 million was reports Colombo Page.
The agreement was signed with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for a water supply expansion project in the Western Province.
The Chief Representative of JICA Sri Lanka Fusato Tanaka, told press said the “project will contribute to improve the water situation in Western Province in line with rapid urbanisation.”
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