Cambodia inaugurates China-funded third ring road

Better traffic dispersal: Hun Sen (second from left) looking at a map as Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol (left) gestures during the inauguration ceremony for the Phnom Penh third ring road in Kandal province, Cambodia. — AFP

CAMBODIA inaugurated the third ring road encircling parts of the capital Phnom Penh, which was built with concessional loan from the Export-Import Bank of China.

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian presided over the inauguration ceremony held in Kandal province’s Kean Svay district, with approximately 8,000 participants.