The head of the Japan International Cooperation Agency has spoken
positively about providing more support for a new archeological museum
being built in Egypt.
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka on Saturday visited the construction site of the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo.
The museum is expected to open in 2017 to replace the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Tanaka watched as workers used "washi" Japanese paper to repair a wooden bed believed to have been used by King Tutankhamen.
Japan has issued loans of about 305 million dollars through its Official Development Assistance Program to cover part of the construction cost.
The museum was initially scheduled to open in July next year, but work fell behind schedule due to the Arab Spring pro-democracy movement.
The Egyptian government is reportedly seeking more assistance from Japan.
Tanaka spoke about the importance of the museum for preserving human heritage. He said he'll consult with the Egyptian government about additional support.
JICA President Akihiko Tanaka on Saturday visited the construction site of the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo.
The museum is expected to open in 2017 to replace the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Tanaka watched as workers used "washi" Japanese paper to repair a wooden bed believed to have been used by King Tutankhamen.
Japan has issued loans of about 305 million dollars through its Official Development Assistance Program to cover part of the construction cost.
The museum was initially scheduled to open in July next year, but work fell behind schedule due to the Arab Spring pro-democracy movement.
The Egyptian government is reportedly seeking more assistance from Japan.
Tanaka spoke about the importance of the museum for preserving human heritage. He said he'll consult with the Egyptian government about additional support.
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