Environment minister Say Samal meets with CPP members in Preah Sihanouk province’s Prey Nop district on June 25. PHOTO SUPPLIED
Infrastructure is of crucial importance in developing the nation as it serves as the economic arteries of the Kingdom, linking each province to the next, said Minister of Environment Say Samal.
Samal, who heads the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) working group in Preah Sihanouk province, met with party members on June 25 in Teuk La’ak commune of Prey Nop district.
“Preah Sihanouk province was named the Kingdom’s second economic pole after Phnom Penh. Therefore, infrastructure in the province was accelerated. We have witnessed the rapid development of roads, schools and hospitals, as well as the provision of water and electricity,” he added.
He explained that high quality infrastructure is crucial for attracting investment, which in turn created jobs and increased local incomes.
“Roads are a vital part of the infrastructure, as they not only transport goods from one province to another, but provide vital transport links with neighbouring countries,” he added.
During the meeting, Samal requested that the CPP’s youth members pay close attention to developing their knowledge and skills so they could contribute to national development. He noted that this included the mastery of foreign languages.
“Once you have a high level of knowledge and skills, it will be easier to find good jobs. It is also important to remember the important role that women play in providing for families and building a strong society,” he said.
During the June 23 formal inauguration of Dang Tong Port in Koh Kong province, Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol described how the public works ministry is carrying out several significant transport infrastructure projects, including expressways and railways.
“National and provincial-level roads – including expressways – as well as railway, subway and overpass projects in Phnom Penh, along with the expansion of the Kingdom’s waterways transport sector, are vital to promoting inter-sectoral connectivity,” he added.
Prime Minister Hun Sen noted that the government has prioritised infrastructure connectivity to address difficulties travelling and reduce transport costs for the public, he said.
“The construction of infrastructure will redistribute equal economic fruits. In the future, we will develop and build additional infrastructure to further serve the interests of the Cambodian people,” Chanthol added.
