AKP Phnom Penh, January 09, 2026 -- Cambodia has taken a further step toward upgrading its cross-border trade infrastructure as senior officials met to advance preparations for the master plan of the Chrey Thom International Border Gate Office and related facilities in Sampov Poun city, Kandal province.

The meeting, held on Jan. 8 at the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), was chaired by H.E. Dr. Hean Sahib, Secretary of State at the MEF, and focused on the planning and design of the border gate complex located in Chrey Thom village, Sampov Poun commune, Sampov Poun city, Kandal province.

Discussions focused on reviewing the proposed master plan for the construction of the headquarters building and supporting infrastructure at the Chrey Thom International Gate. 

Key considerations included the layout of customs units, designated areas for loading and unloading goods, facilities for relevant government agencies, and landscaping arrangements. 

The planning concept is expected to follow the model of joint inspection headquarters buildings previously developed at other international border gates.

H.E. Dr. Hean Sahib emphasised the need for close coordination among relevant ministries, institutions and agencies, under the Secretariat of the Committee for Resolving the Impact of Frozen Land, to ensure the plan is coherent, detailed and comprehensive.

The master plan will be submitted to senior leadership for review and decision, as Cambodia seeks to modernise border infrastructure to facilitate trade, improve efficiency and strengthen cross-border economic cooperation.

By Sum Kosal