The Embassy of Japan in Nepal is to extend a grant of USD 4,226, equivalent to nearly NPR 301,103 to Kathmandu Metropolis, for the implementation of waste management project.

A press release issued by the Japanese Embassy in Kathmandu on Wednesday said, Japanese Ambassador to Nepal Tsutomu Hiraoka and Padma Raj Regmi, Chief Executive Officer, Kathmandu Metropolis signed an agreement to this effect.

“The grant will be utilized for the transportation of the solid waste compactor vehicle provided by Matsumoto City, Japan, which is the Sister City of Kathmandu, to Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). KMC will bear the terminal handling charges at Tokyo and Kolkota ports, and clearing charges at Birgunj,” the statement adds.

Speaking at a prgramme organized to sign the MOU, Japanese Ambassador Hiraoka expressed the hope that the project will contribute towards addressing the solid waste management issue in Kathmandu.

He also expressed his firm belief that the project will symbolize the very friendly relations that exist between the people of the two nations and will serve as a milestone in further strengthening friendly relations for the coming 50 years, the statement adds.