Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian presided over the groundbreaking ceremony.

"I would like to thank China for having provided a great amount of aid to Cambodia for the development of roads, bridges, irrigation system, and electricity, among others, which have greatly contributed to the country's development.The expansion and upgrading of National Road 7 fully demonstrate the pragmatic and efficient cooperation between China and Cambodia," he said.

The road is an important economic artery as it is interconnected with other key roads in its neighboring provinces and is also part of the ASEAN Highway 11. The expansion and upgrading of the road are crucial to reduce traffic jams, facilitate travel and transportation of agricultural and agro-industrial products, and promote the development of socioeconomic activities in Kampong Cham and its neighboring provinces.

The 45.48-km road streching from the Skun Market roundabout to the Kizuna Bridge roundabout in Kampong Cham town. The project is expected to take 40 months to complete.

Source：XINHUA