Phnom Penh (FN), July 9 – The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts officially announced the registration of Sambor Prei Kuk Resort as the World Heritage by UNESCO, according to the announcement dated July 9.

The decision was made at the World Heritage Committee's 41st Summit in Krakow, Poland on July 8, 2017, with the participation of 193 member countries.

"This success reflects the efforts of the government in conserving and developing heritage in a sustainable manner," the ministry wrote in the announcement.

"This is another national pride that "Sambor Prei Kuk" has been listed as a World Heritage Site, thanks to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and relevant departments, together with officials and authorities at all levels who have made efforts to preserve and make the site the world's heritage," PM Hun Sen wrote on Facebook on Sunday.

"I wish our compatriots a great weekend," he added
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