The Kampot International Tourism Port in coastal Kampot province was put into official use this morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.
Ms. Jyotsana Varma, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Cambodia, was also present at the inauguration ceremony.
In his remarks, Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet congratulated Kampot province on this significant achievement and expressed his gratitude to the ADB for its financing for the construction of this tourism port as well as other physical infrastructure in Cambodia.
The Premier noted that the partnership between the ADB and the Royal Government of Cambodia continues to play a key role in fostering socio-economic development and improving the living standards of the Cambodian people.
For her part, Ms. Jyotsana Varma highlighted the ADB’s pride in its strong partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia and reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to continue to work closely with government agencies for the prosperity of the Cambodian people through various projects and programmes.
Situated in Chum Kreal village, Chum Kreal commune, Teuk Chhou district on an area of 4.25 hectares, the new port is expected to become a vital international waterway, facilitating the transport of tourists to Cambodia’s southern islands and connecting the country’s tourism industry with those of neighbouring nations, the broader region, and the world, thus boosting the local economy.
Construction of the port began in 2018 and was completed in 2022. The project was part of the “Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth” (GMS TIIG) initiative, with financial support totaling US$10 million from the ADB.
The port, operated by local firm AZ Builders Co., Ltd., is capable of accommodating cruise ships carrying up to 300 passengers.
Cambodia now boasts 119 maritime and river ports, of which two are international ports – Phnom Penh Autonomous Port and Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, 88 along the river, and 31 at coastal areas.
