(VOVworld) – A cross-border road between Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos has opened to public traffic. The cross-road between Vietnam’s Hoa Lu and Cambodia’s Trapeang Sre border gates was part of a Memorandum of Understanding on facilitating road transport signed between the three countries on 2 years ago to boost economic development, trade exchange and tourism.

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Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho said at launching ceremony on Wednesday that it would reduce transport fees and cut waiting times, promoting economic, trade, tourism, and transport between Vietnam’s Central Highlands, southeast and southwest regions, as well as provinces in Cambodia and Laos.

 
It also shortens the traveling time from HCM City to Laos’ capital city Vientiane. He hoped the relevant agencies from the three countries would coordinate closely to ensure the safe and smooth flow of traffic through border gates.