Hans Peter Risser, Country Director of Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) in Cambodia, and the Director General of CMAC signed a new partnership agreement for the period of February 2026 to July 2027, to strengthen humanitarian mine action efforts and support Cambodia’s progress toward impact-free of explosive remnants of war in the country, at CMAC headquarters.
The agreement establishes a joint project between NPA and CMAC to advance peace and security through the survey and clearance of landmines, cluster munitions, and other explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Cambodia. The project is funded by a USD 5,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State to NPA.
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Source: Khmer Times
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