Phnom Penh (FN), Aug. 6 – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet stated that along the border, two types of roads need to be built: one for economic use and one for border security. The economic road will be situated inside the border, while the border ring road will be close to the border for protection purposes.

The premier spoke on Tuesday (Aug. 6) during a graduation ceremony for University of Puthisastra students at OCIC, Phnom Penh.

Prime Minister Hun Manet also clarified that the border ring road will have two roads. Some people question the need for two roads instead of one, but he underlined that one road supports economic growth, while the other ensures border security, allowing for patrols by police and soldiers and enabling farming near the border.

On the occasion, the premier reminded that this border strategy was outlined by Samdech Techo Hun Sen in the 1990s. The goal was to transform the border from a military zone into a peaceful and cooperative area by withdrawing troops and opening international ports. This remains the ongoing objective.

Samdech Thipadei added that the strategy aims to open international channels to encourage both Cambodian and foreign investors to invest along the border, and he hopes to see increased investment by Cambodian investors in these areas.
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