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PM Delivers Message “Towards a Landmine Free Cambodia”

PHNOM PENH: On Sunday afternoon, fifth of December, Prime Minister Hun Sen has shared an official declaration to the Friends of Mine Action. He has reminded the Nation outcomes after the collapse of the Democratic Kampuchea, on seven January of 1979, when the Kingdom has regain its freedom and rights.

The Prime Minister followed the message disserting over the 1988 “win-win” policy of national unity, stability and development from all sectors in Cambodia. In the mine sector, the Kingdom has moved forward with accomplishments along with Cambodians and development partners to gradually set Cambodia free from the threats of landmines and ERWs.

Prime Minister Hun Sen has deeply thanked donors, development partners and other sectors of society for generous financial support and contributions to capacity building in the Cambodian mine sector, as well as being important roles for peace maintenance in the Kingdom, decreasing the number of casualties, poverty alleviation, and socio-economic rehabilitation.

His special gratitude was delivered to national and international operators, specially deminers for participating in the high risk activities promoted by the Royal Government to clear landmines and ERWs.

At last, the Cambodian Mine Action and the Victim Assistance Authority, which is the Government’s arm for Cambodian mine action, were reminded as essential partners to clean the nation’s land.

According to Prime Minister’s message, the Royal Government hopes Cambodia will be mine free by 2025 following the National Mine Action Strategy 2018-2025.

Prime Minister Hun Sen finished his message saying: “Together we began; together we will finish our job ‘Towards a Mine Free Cambodia 2025’”.


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