Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, warmly congratulated the celebration of the First National Civil Aviation Day, held in conjunction with International Civil Aviation Day on December 7th.
The celebration was held under the crucial theme: “Civil Aviation Plays a Key Role in Promoting Sustainable Economic, Tourism, Social, and Cultural Development in the Kingdom of Cambodia.”
Strategic Role of Civil Aviation
The theme’s objective is to broaden public awareness across the countryโamong citizens, government bodies, legislative and judicial institutions, and all related stakeholdersโregarding the profound significance of the Civil Aviation sector.
Prime Minister Hun Manet underscored that the Civil Aviation sector provides several indispensable benefits:
1. Safety, Security, and Trust
The sector contributes significantly to maintaining and enhancing the safety and security of citizens traveling by air, fostering high confidence in international connectivity.
2. Economic Growth and Key Tourism Driver
Civil Aviation serves as one of the key sectors for the national economy through:
- Improving Aviation Services to ensure higher quality standards.
- Constructing Modern Airports capable of accommodating large aircraft and increased passenger numbers.
These efforts have successfully attracted more tourists from various countries worldwide, which significantly helps to boost national revenue, create jobs, and generate new business opportunities.
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3. Global Goal for Sustainability
The annual celebration of International Civil Aviation Day on December 7th aims to strengthen global and national understanding of Civil Aviation’s essential contribution to promoting economic, tourism, social, and cultural development in a sustainable manner.