(Kampong Chhnang): Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed support for the initiative to designate part of the Royal Gendarmerie Training Centre (Phnom Chum Sen Reak Reay) as an eco-tourism site. All relevant units were instructed to collaborate with local authorities, the Ministry of Tourism, and other concerned ministries and institutions to transform the initiative into a tangible reality.

The premier spoke on Monday (Jul. 14) during the inauguration of achievements at the Royal Gendarmerie Training Centre (Phnom Chum Sen Reak Reay) in Kampong Chhnang Province.

“I expressed support for the initiative to designate part of this area as an eco-tourism site. All relevant units were instructed to collaborate with local authorities, the Ministry of Tourism, and other concerned ministries and institutions to transform the initiative into a tangible reality,” the premier underscored.

In this context, Samdech Thipadei instructed General Sao Sokha, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Commander of the Royal Gendarmerie, that the area in question must not be developed in a way that interferes with military training zones. He emphasized the need to anticipate that this area will serve as an expanded military training ground in the future, especially for modern weapons training involving longer-range shooting capabilities.

Additionally, the premier stressed that any development of roads or tourism zones in the area must be carefully planned to avoid overlapping with flight paths of ammunition or live-fire zones. Such areas should be designated as safe spaces where civilians can visit and relax without being disturbed by the sound of gunfire, explosions, or military drills.

Samdech Thipadei expressed his support for the construction of roads within the Royal Gendarmerie Training Centre (Phnom Chum Sen Reak Reay) and assigned responsibility to the Ministry of Rural Development and General Sao Sokha to study and implement the development plans. He particularly encouraged the transformation of the area into a multi-purpose centre that could also serve as a hub for multiple agencies in the future.
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