Chinese loan sought for Phnom Penh – sihanoukville expressway

• 1 February 2017
• Local News
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Cambodia is seeking a loan from China to enable construction of the long-planned Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway.

During a bilateral meeting in the Philippines capital Manila, Cambodian Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E. Sun Chanthol discussed this key infrastructure issue with Chinese vice-minister of Transport, Mr. Dai Dongchang.

Mr. Dai promised to submit the request to the Chinese government, and shared his hope that the loan would be possible. During President Xi Ping’s recent visit to Cambodia, over USD600 million in funding was agreed for implementing a number of projects including significant infrastructure improvements.

The transport link between Cambodia’s capital and its sole coastal port is considered one of the most important trade and tourism arteries in the country.