Monday, 27/09/2021 21:30 (GMT+7)
A bridge and road project, its construction funded with donations from overseas Vietnamese and businesses in Cambodia, was launched in Troey Koh, Kampot city, the capital of Kampot province, on September 26.
At the event (Photo: VNA)
Accordingly, the project comprises a bridge, embankment and a 50-m road leading to Thao Kong Ta Ang Communal House, a place for cultural and religious gatherings of local people.
A total of 18,000 USD has been raised from Vietnamese people, businesses and organisations in Cambodia by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Preah Sihanouk for the construction of the project, which started in early August.
The project will benefit more than 600 local households, many of which are Vietnamese, and help shorten travel time to school for about 200 Cambodian students.
According to Vice Governor of Kampot city Men Vannara, the project will enable students to safely travel to school, particularly during the rainy season.
He thanked the government of Vietnam, the Khmer-Vietnam Association and Vietnamese missions in Cambodia for their contribution to the project.
For his part, Vietnamese Consul General to Preah Sihanouk Vu Ngoc Ly said the project shows the unity and humanity between the peoples during the time of COVID-19. He expected it will help recover the local economy and strengthen relations between overseas Vietnamese and local authorities.
The event was among a series of events to mark the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic ties (June 24, 1967 – 2022)./.
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