Cambodia approves agreements on cross-border transportation of cargo, people

The Cambodian National Assembly on Monday approved the agreements on facilitating cross- border transportation of cargo and people with other countries in the region.

Cambodia has already signed such agreements with China, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, said Chhoum Eak, secretary of state in the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation.

These agreements will help to combat drug trafficking and stop expired products from flowing into Cambodia, Ky Lim Orng, chairwoman of the Committee of Transportation and Telecommunication, said.

They will also help to combat human trafficking and terrorism, she added.

In addition, they will help collect tax for national revenue and stop importing unqualified chicken and pork from neighboring countries, said Chheab Yeam, chairman of the Committee of Banking and Finance.

Source: Xinhua