The Government and people of Vietnam have decided to provide a total grant of US$8 million to begin the construction and renovation of the "Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship School." The signing ceremony of this memorandum of understanding was held in Ho Chi Minh City on the afternoon of October 5, 2026, co-chaired by Khuong Sreng, Governor of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration, representing the Royal Government of Cambodia, and Major General Vo Van Dien, Commander of the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command, representing the Government of Vietnam. This is according to the Phnom Penh Capital Administration.
This major educational architectural project is expected to take about one year to build, with the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command directly responsible for its implementation. The effort includes the construction of 80 new classrooms, 1 laboratory, and 1 computer room for the primary level, as well as 24 classrooms, 1 laboratory, and 1 computer room for the lower secondary level. In addition, 15 classrooms in the Samdech Techo Building will be renovated, along with the construction of 1 multi-purpose sports hall and 1 administrative building, together with the installation of modern equipment to serve the studies of more than 5,500 students and teachers.
Ms. Dor Samphors, spokesperson for the Phnom Penh Capital Administration, noted that the Phnom Penh Capital Administration has completed all preparatory work, including the demolition of old buildings, the arrangement of the construction site, and the setup of water and electricity systems, to ensure that the construction proceeds smoothly. At the same time, Governor Khuong Sreng also conveyed warm greetings and congratulations from Samdech Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate, and Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister, to the Vietnamese leadership and soldiers on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of Vietnam's National Day.
By: Srei Pi
