Phnom Penh:Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E. Peng Ponea has urged ministry officials to expedite infrastructure development projects, enhance the logistics sector, and improve wastewater management to bolster Cambodia's economic growth and sustainable development.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the minister addressed these priorities while chairing a meeting of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on November 11, attended by ministry leaders, officials, and relevant stakeholders. The meeting centered on key infrastructure and sectoral development priorities.

Discussions during the meeting included three presentations on the strategic road network for national connectivity, road infrastructure damaged by floods, progress in the logistics sector, and financial sustainability, operational planning, maintenance, and the completion of wastewater treatment systems.

Minister Peng Ponea instructed officials and relevant units to closely monitor and accelerate ongoing construction projects and feasibility studies, ensuring all works meet quality standards and are completed within their scheduled timelines. He emphasized emergency repair efforts for road infrastructure affected by the 2026 floods and the strategic development of the national road network to enhance connectivity.

For logistics development, the minister highlighted the need to expedite the drafting of the Logistics Law by 2027 and strengthen the implementation of the Logistics Master Plan 2023-2033. These initiatives aim to establish an efficient, affordable, and reliable logistics system, aligning with the guidance of Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Minister Peng Ponea also stressed the significance of developing the wastewater management sector, underscoring its importance for public well-being, environmental protection, and sustainable urban development.