Vietnam-funded bridge and road project launched in Cambodia
A bridge and road project, the construction of which was funded with donations from Vietnamese expats and businesses in Cambodia, was launched in Troey Koh, Kampot city, the capital of Kampot province, on September 26.
Ribbon is cut to launch the project in Cambodia. (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – A bridge and road project, the construction of which was funded with donations from Vietnamese expats andbusinesses in Cambodia, was launched in Troey Koh, Kampot city, the capital ofKampot province, on September 26.
The project comprises of a bridge, embankment and a 50-m road leadingto Thao Kong Ta Ang Communal House, a place for cultural and religiousgatherings of local people.
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Preah Sihanouk hasraised a total of 18,000 USD from Vietnamese people, businesses andorganisations in Cambodia for the construction of the project which started inearly August.
The project will benefit more than 600 local households,many of which are Vietnamese, and help shorten travel time to school for about200 Cambodian students.
Vice governor of Kampot city Men Vannara highlighted thesignificance of the project, saying it will enable students to safely travel toschool, particularly during the rainy season.
He thanked the government of Vietnam, the Khmer-VietnamAssociation and Vietnamese missions in Cambodia for their contribution to theproject.
Vietnamese Consul General to Preah Sihanouk Vu Ngoc Ly, forhis part, said the project demonstrates the unity and humanity between the peoples at the time of COVID-19. He expected it will help recover the local economy andstrengthen relations between Vietnamese expats and local authorities.
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Ribbon is cut to launch the project in Cambodia. (Photo: VNA)
