Cambodia: India boosts mine action partnership in Koh Kong


Ly Thuch, first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), met with Indian ambassador Devyani Khobragade on September 19 to explore ways to bolster mine action cooperation between the two countries. The discussion highlighted various aspects of the countries’ relationship, including through political and democratic ties, as well as collaboration in the fields of trade, defence, development, cultural connections and humanitarian work.

“We appreciate the ambassador and her team for their relentless efforts to secure support from her government in assisting the Kingdom with mine clearance,” Thuch said, adding that India had specifically earmarked Koh Kong province for its project.

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Source: The Phnom Penh Post