Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen declares no negotiation or backing down on Funan Techo Canal construction, emphasizing national importance.

Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has declared that Cambodia will not negotiate or back down regarding the construction of the Funan Techo Canal, which will connect the Bassac River to the Kingdom's coastline. Hun Sen stated that Cambodia is not inferior to Vietnam and emphasized the importance of the canal project for the nation and its people. The canal is expected to improve Cambodia's competitiveness by providing independent transportation along the Mekong River, boosting fish production, aquaculture, and livelihoods, and preventing flooding in some provinces of the southwest.

April 27, 2024
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