The Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) began a two-week training course on Wednesday, August 7 for Ukrainian explosives experts, focusing on the use of demining equipment in humanitarian operations.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Heng Ratana, the government delegate in charge of CMAC, and Sanui Kazumasa, chief representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Cambodia. The 14 specialists are from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU), and the training is taking place at CMAC’s training centre in Popel commune in Siem Reap province’s Sotr Nikum district from August 7-21.
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Source: The Phnom Penh Post
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