The possibility of interesting Japanese investors In the construction of a railroad between Elath and Ashdod will be explored by Ramon Harel, general director of the Ministry of Transport, who left yesterday for Japan. Once before the idea had been explored without success. But it Is felt that there may be greater interest now in view of the increasing trade between Europe and East Africa and the Far East.
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