KENDAL: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday officially inaugurated the Techo International Airport (TIA) here, the biggest new airport in the Southeast Asian country.

In his address during the inauguration ceremony, Hun Manet said the $2.3 billion world-class airport has replaced the old Phnom Penh International Airport, which was completely closed, Xinhua News Agency reported.

"The TIA is Cambodia's biggest airport at present," he said. "I'm confident that the TIA will become a catalyst for Cambodia's economic and tourism growth, helping attract more investors and tourists."

Hun Manet said the 4F-level international airport would facilitate air travel and air cargo transport, further broadening Cambodia's connection to the region and the world.

He added that the airport woul

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