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Cambodia Opens Passport Issuance Branch in Sihanoukville to Expand Local Administrative Services
A new passport issuance branch has been opened in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. This move significantly simplifies the passport application process for local residents, eliminating the need to travel to the capital, Phnom Penh. It is seen as an expansion of local administrative services and a symbol of the country's economic development.
A ceremony was held on August 1, 2026, to officially inaugurate the passport issuance branch in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. This new branch is seen as a testament to the nation's progress, particularly the development advancements in Sihanoukville city. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by His Excellency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sar Sokha, and his wife, Keo Suon Sophi, who cut the ribbon. The Governor of Sihanoukville Province, Maan Sineth, also attended the event. The establishment of this branch will allow residents of Sihanoukville province and adjacent provinces to save time and money by not having to travel to the capital, Phnom Penh, for passport services. This measure aims to enhance the convenience of administrative services in the provinces and reduce the burden on citizens. Officials expressed their hope that the new branch will provide more efficient and convenient services to the public in the future.
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