On the 29th local time, Minister of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation of Cambodia, Mahawana, stated in an interview with China News Service that the number of international tourists in the country is expected to reach 5.6 million in 2024, and will further increase to 7 million in 2025. On the 29th, the direct flight route between Xi'an and Phnom Penh, Cambodia operated by Spring Airlines resumed smoothly. Mao Ha Wan Na, along with Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin and Cambodian Minister of Tourism Hu Ha, welcomed passengers and crew members at Phnom Penh International Airport on the same day. Mauhavana said that in recent years, Cambodia's tourism industry has gradually recovered, and more and more Chinese tourists are choosing Cambodia as a tourist destination. To further promote the sustainable development of Cambodia's aviation and tourism industry, Cambodia will accelerate the improvement of infrastructure and build large airports that meet international standards to ensure the safe and smooth landing of more aircraft types. At the same time, the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation of Cambodia will work closely with the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and the Chinese Embassy in Cambodia to enhance the willingness of people from all over the world, especially the Chinese people, to visit Cambodia. Wang Wenbin stated in an interview with Chinese and Cambodian media reporters on the same day that since the beginning of this year, the number of flights between China and Cambodia has returned to 60% of pre pandemic levels. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Cambodia has increased by 54.5% compared to the same period last year, and the number of Cambodian tourists traveling to China has also significantly increased. The tourism cooperation between the two sides has shown a positive trend of two-way travel. He expressed that China is willing to work with Cambodia to fully mobilize resources from the tourism industry, local areas, and other aspects of the two countries, and promote more fruitful results in tourism cooperation and cultural exchanges between China and Cambodia. The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia hopes that Cambodia will introduce more incentive measures for Chinese tourists. I believe that with the joint efforts of both China and Cambodia, more and more Chinese tourists will come to Cambodia to personally experience the infinite charm of the "Miracle Kingdom". It is reported that in order to attract more international tourists, Cambodia will lower the electronic visa fees from January 1, 2025. (New Society)