This morning General Sem Sovanny, First Vice President of the National Committee and the Director General of the National Peacekeeping Centre, welcomed Mr Karube Masakazu, the newly appointed President of JMAS Cambodia, for a courtesy call and discussion at the National Centre for Peacekeeping.
During the meeting, Gen Sovanny warmly greeted Masakazu and highlighted the significant contributions Japan has made to Cambodia across various sectors, particularly in the field of demining.
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Source: Khmer Times
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