Cambodia ambitious to transform north-eastern region into new national economic pole

Prime Minister Hun Sen has expressed his ambition to transform the north-eastern part of Cambodia into a new pole of national economy.

While speaking at the inauguration ceremony for the official use of National Road No. 7 Rehabilitation Project from Klastus in Kratie provincial city to Romeat district, Kratie this morning, Prime Minister Hun Sen said the Royal Government of Cambodia had put all efforts to develop various economic poles, including Phnom Penh, Preah Sihanouk, Siem Reap and the north-eastern region of the country: Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, and Preah Vihear.

The Premier said the north-eastern region is a major potential area for national development with its growing agro-industry and gold extraction, while other mineral resources, including bauxite, have not yet been subject to studies on their potential.

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