Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Japan: Dispatch of a Governmental Election Observation Mission for the General Election in Cambodia

1- The Government of Japan has decided to dispatch a governmental election observation mission, comprising about 25 members, for the General Election (National Assembly Election) in Cambodia to be held on July 27 (Sun), 2008.

2- Of the 25, approximately ten personnel will be recruited from among the public through such media as the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

3- This mission will be dispatched to Cambodia late in July for about ten days to observe election campaigns and the voting.

4- It will be the fourth general election since the first one held by the United Nations since the Paris Peace Agreements of 1991. The upcoming election is noteworthy as its fair conduct will demonstrate the development of the democracy in Cambodia.

5- As a "peace fostering nation" which comprehensively contributes to peace and development in the international community, Japan has proactively supported peace process in Cambodia and its reconstruction thereafter. Therefore, Japan's participation in the observation activities of this general election and providing necessary assistance are expected to promote democracy in the country.

6- The Government of Japan contributed about three million US dollars as assistance for the general election of the counterpart funds of the Japanese non-project grant aid, and about 148,000 US dollars for a grass-roots grant aid scheme to train the electorate.

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