India and Cambodia Sign Water MoU

India and Cambodia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in water management between the two countries.

As per the MoU, the Water and Power Consultancy Services (WAPCOS), a Government of India utility, will undertake technically sound and economically sustainable water projects in Cambodia.

The move is a follow-up agreement signed between the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Government of India in December 2007 for cooperation within the water sector.

During the signing, Cambodia sought a line of credit from India for two irrigation projects, Stung Svaslab and Stung Kliet.

Cambodia has also sought a grant for a water resources planning study in Siem Reap for utilisation of water resources in the Angkor region and ground water mapping in Cambodia.