Cambodia on Tuesday inaugurated the $2-billion Techo International Airport, its newest gateway featuring modern architecture and state-of-the-art facilities.
The airport’s launch coincided with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s three-day state visit to Phnom Penh, during which the Philippines and Cambodia signed three agreements, including one on air services to boost tourism.
“While the government is focused on creating the enabling environment through stable policy, sound regulations, and strategic infrastructure, it is the private sector that moves capital, creates jobs, introduces technology, and delivers meaningful and lasting impact on the ground,” Marcos said during a business roundtable.
Travelers arriving at the new facility are welcomed by a golden Buddha statue at the center of the terminal. Inside, duty-free shops, coffee outlets, and souvenir stores offer last-minute shopping options, though some items are priced slightly higher than those in city markets.
Officials confirmed that the Techo International Airport permanently replaces the old Phnom Penh International Airport.