The handover ceremonies of Tong Zan Basic Education High School and Ann Lant Rural Health Center in Tiddim Township, Chin State were held on 10th December 2016.

The ceremonies were attended by Mr. Toshimichi KOGA, First Secretary of the Embassy of Japan, U Pau Lung Meng Thang, Social Welfare Minister of Chin State, Committee Chairpersons, committee members of the construction projects and local residents.

At the ceremony of Tong Zan Basic Education High School, U Pau Lung Meng Thang stated, “Strengthening Education sector is essential for Myanmar to develop its nation. The university entrance rate in Chin State is lower than other states and regions. It is an urgent issue to provide people with higher education. We really appreciate the great support given by the Japanese Government and its people.”

Following the speech, Mr. Toshimichi KOGA stated, “We’ve experientially acknowledged the importance of education and the Japanese Government will continuously support the education sector in Myanmar.”

The Government of Japan provided US$383,931 under the Japanese Government’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Scheme for the above two projects. The Government of Japan, under its GGP Scheme, is planning to continue various assistances in the future, and anticipates that it will further strengthen existing friendly relations between Japan and Myanmar.

Welcome dance by villagers (Tong Zan Basic Education High School)	Mr. KOGA, U Pau Lung Meng Thang and committee members (Tong Zan Basic Education High School)	Distant view of the school (Tong Zan Basic Education High School)

Welcome dance by villagers (Ann Lant Rural Health Center)	Villagers welcoming Mr. KOGA (Ann Lant Rural Health Center)	Mr. KOGA and U Pau Lung Meng Thang cutting ribbon (Ann Lant Rural Health Center)