The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) pledged to broaden its full-scale support for the Cambodia Mine Action Centre (CMAC), with Director-General Hideharu Tachibana committing to strengthened technical cooperation, introduction of new demining technologies, and deeper regional training partnerships.
Tachibana met CMAC Director-General Heng Ratana in Phnom Penh on Wednesday to assess the progress of ongoing projects and explore future cooperation.
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Source: Khmer Times News
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