Kampot (FN), Jun. 6 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet underlined that the Kampot multi-purpose port is poised to become another deep-sea port in Cambodia, speaking on Thursday morning (Jun. 6) during an inauguration for the official use of the port.

"This port will serve as another crucial artery for Cambodian maritime transport, enhancing trade and exchange activities, and stimulating economic growth in Kampot and the socioeconomic development of Cambodia. This multi-purpose port is poised to become another deep-sea port in Cambodia, playing a pivotal role alongside the Preah Sihanouk Autonomous Port and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port,” the premier underscored.

Samdech Thipadei added that the port sector is one of the priorities for the Royal Government in promoting development. This is achieved by continuously increasing investment budgets, mobilising financing, and enhancing the efficiency of use to further develop port infrastructure.

Taking this occasion, the premier commended the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Kampot Provincial Administration, Ministries, Institutions and relevant stakeholders for their good cooperation and achievement.

Samdech Thipadei also thanked Kampot Logistics and Port Co Ltd for investing in the development of the port sector, aligning with the objective of the Royal Government's Pentagonal Strategy Phase One. This initiative aims to promote inland waterway and port transport sectors to achieve progressive development, enhancing Cambodia's competitiveness.
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