Cambodia Seeks French Agency Support for Mekong-Tonle Sap Waterway Link
Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has requested financial and technical support from the French Development Agency (AFD) for a preliminary feasibility study of a proposed waterway connecting the Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake. The ministry is also preparing a five-year strategic plan for the sector.
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