Three agreements regarding the provision of assistance by the Government of Japan to the Government of the Union of Myanmar exchanged at the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations, Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, state media reported.

The assistance totalling 2.199 billion Japanese Yen is earmarked for the purchase of motor vehicles and equipment for the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Water Treatment Project in Mandalay City and the Rehabilitation of River Traffic Navigation Aids on the Yangon River.

The assistance provided by Japan will promote socio-economic development of Myanmar and further strengthen bilateral ties between Myanmar and Japan, the report said.