A charity group in Tokyo has donated wheelchairs to a rehabilitation facility in Cambodia to help disabled people, including landmine survivors, and those who are unable to afford one.

On Tuesday, the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh hosted an event to mark the handover of more than 30 wheelchairs. Attendees included Japan's Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi and a member of the Cambodian Cabinet.

Rotary Club of Tokyo Seijo-Shin repaired and donated the wheelchairs, which were previously used in a hospital run by the Tokyo metropolitan government.

The group's representative delivered a speech at the ceremony. He said he hopes these wheelchairs will open up new possibilities for Cambodians.

A Cambodian minister thanked the Japanese representatives for their support, and expressed hope that the devices will help ease some of the difficulties and obstacles people with disabilities face in Cambodia.

In Cambodia, landmines buried during a civil war that lasted for more than 20 years still cause serious injuries to residents. In addition, many people who need wheelchairs due to illness and other reasons are unable to afford them.

After the ceremony, Ambassador Ueno noted that Japan has been committed to supporting peace in Cambodia and its economy in various ways since the civil war ended.

He stressed the significance of Japan's donations of refurbished wheelchairs to Cambodia as there is a shortage of the devices there.