Global support for Cambodia’s landmine, UXO clearing efforts


In a recent gathering that highlighted the global commitment to eliminating landmines, all 164 signatory states of the Ottawa Convention expressed their support for Cambodia’s newly-appointed Prime Minister, Hun Manet. The meeting, held on August 28, emphasised the leader’s dedication to resolving ongoing landmine issues in the Southeast Asian nation.

Juan Carlos Ruan, director of the Implementation Support Unit (ISU) of the Ottawa Convention, voiced support for Cambodia and its Prime Minister while in discussion with Ly Thuch, senior minister and first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA).

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Source: The Phnom Penh Post