Infrastructure Construction Remains a Priority: PM
The 7th mandate government is committed to further investment in significant infrastructure projects ranging from deep-sea ports and international airports to roadways. Photo: STPM
- By Rin Ousa
- November 22, 2023 8:30 PM
PHNOM PENH – The 7th mandate government is committed to further investment in significant infrastructure projects ranging from deep-sea ports and international airports to roadways, Prime Minister Hun Manet says.
He was speaking on Nov. 22 at the opening of a large segment of National Road No. 5 from Prek Kdam to Battambang and the groundbreaking for the section from Serei Sophorn to Poipet.
In August, the PM set out the “Pentagonal Strategy-Phase 1” which prioritized roads, people, water, electricity and technology.
In line with the strategy, the government would continue to invest in significant infrastructure projects, he said at the groundbreaking.
Hun Mannet said the Siem Reap Angkor International Airport was inaugurated on Nov. 16, and we intend to expand the Phnom Penh International Airport by 2025.
The government is also planning to build a railway from Phnom Penh to Banteay Meanchey province through Siem Reap province.
“For Sihanoukville, we are assessing the possible use or extension of our current airport. Those are the big projects we are planning. However, talking about a small project, we are also planning to construct an airport in Mondulkiri province,” Hun Manet said.
To expand infrastructure construction, the government is willing to promote major investment projects by using investment credits from the private sector as well as resources from all sectors.
He urged citizens to preserve the infrastructure we have and especially to have faith in the government.
Besides the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, the China Road and Bridge Corporation is funding construction of the Phnom Penh-Bavet and Phnom Penh-Siem Reap expressways.
