via Khmer Times, 05 April 2022: The Cambodian Prime Minister affirms the country’s commitment to the World Heritage value of Siem Reap.
Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday that Angkor Wat will face the risk of losing its world heritage status if skyscrapers are built in the city. He said heritage sites were delisted in other countries over such construction.
Mr Hun Sen’s comments came while he presided over the inauguration ceremony of 38 roads in Siem Reap city yesterday.
He said there was already a complaint from real estate tycoon Dr Kim Heang who had said that development of Siem Reap is limited and real estate developers do not do business in Siem Reap because of UNESCO.
Source: PM Hun Sen rules out skyscrapers near Angkor Wat – Khmer Times
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