A senior Cambodian minister has praised China’s support for humanitarian mine action, saying it is helping reduce risks and improve livelihoods across the country. Speaking at a Chinese New Year celebration at the Chinese Embassy in Phnom Penh on Tuesday,
Senior Minister Ly Thuch, First Vice-President of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority (CMAA), thanked Beijing for its assistance in mine clearance, technical expertise, risk education and victim support. He also highlighted China’s backing for the Mekong–Lancang Cooperation on Mine Action project and emergency aid for clearing explosive remnants of war linked to the Cambodia–Thailand conflict.
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Source: Kampuchea They Daily News
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