EnergyLab Cambodia to Organise Electric Mobility Showcase 2023 This Week
Phnom Penh, August 09, 2023 --The Electric Mobility Showcase 2023 is going to be held on Aug. 11 at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh with the participation of 16 electric vehicle (EV) companies.To be organised by EnergyLab Cambodia from 9 am to 5 pm, the Electric Mobility Showcase 2023 is open to all with free registration.Visitors will have the chance to test drive their soon to be favourite EV and learn about the latest developments in electric mobility, and network with industry leaders.According to its Facebook page, EnergyLab Cambodia is an innovative and efficient not-for-profit organisation working to support the growth of Clean Energy markets. Its initiatives have made a positive impact on the clean energy industry, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, job creation, diversification of Cambodia's energy sources, and overall economic development and community poverty reduction.The royal government is committed to reducing pollution through the use of fuel-efficient vehicles and the switch to EVs, at least to 40 percent of total vehicles and 70 percent of motorcycles by 2050.
Rain Along With Gusts Warned This Week
Phnom Penh, August 08, 2023 --The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has warned the public of more rainfall, accompanied by thunder, lighting and gusts throughout the country from Aug. 9 to 15.MOWRAM made the warning in an announcement on new weather forecast made public this morning.According to the announcement, during the said period, the temperature would vary between 24 to 35 degrees Celsius in the central low land areas, and from 23 to 36 for highland areas.For the coastal areas, it pointed out, the temperature would range between 24 and 32 degrees Celsius.
Cambodian Top Diplomat Emphasises ASEAN’s Strength
Phnom Penh, August 08, 2023 --Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation H.E. Prak Sokhonn this morning highlighted the strength of ASEAN allowing the bloc to overcome a myriad of challenges, big and small, over the past decades.“The strength of ASEAN lies in our capability to leverage on our diversity as a force, an advantage to produce remarkable achievements over the years. We have embraced a rules-based approach undergirded by our ASEAN Charter which upholds the principles of consultation and consensus-building, non-interference in the internal affairs of ASEAN Member States and peaceful resolution of conflicts. Amidst some glitches here and there along the way, our region continues to enjoy peace, security, stability and development,” said H.E. Prak Sokhonn in his message at the ASEAN Day celebration in Phnom Penh on Aug. 8.The Cambodian top diplomat added that the other strength of ASEAN is its peoples. “At the heart of every initiative, project, or programme we seek to improve and advance the well-being of our peoples through a full regional integration. Our vibrant economies that are highly competitive and integrated are the sources of our growth. Our ASEAN Community is truly people-oriented, people-centred and we aspire to leave no one behind,” he explained.“Rapid changes in the global geopolitical landscape and the resulting uncertainties over the recent years have presented new and complex challenges for ASEAN. However, our efforts to act and respond as one family to address challenges together have enabled us to develop effective and appropriate responses to these difficult issues on the principles of equality, mutual respect, mutual interest. This dynamic has allowed us to further strengthen ASEAN Centrality and elevate our stature when engaging with our Dialogue Partners and other external friends. In the face of any obstacle, ASEAN has, without fail, managed to show our resilience and adaptiveness by tackling them with our own unique and effective approach, the ASEAN Way,” he said. H.E. Prak Sokhonn also recalled the success of Cambodia in assuming the ASEAN Chairmanship last year despite so many “hot stones”, and expressed his optimism that under Indonesia Chairmanship and its theme “Epicentrum of Global Growth” this year, ASEAN will continue to matter as we move forward to implement our ASEAN Community building process, including speeding up the delivery of our Community Blueprints, strengthening ASEAN’s capacity and institutional effectiveness, and formulating our Post-2025 Vision that ensures ASEAN becomes a future-ready, future-proof Community.He also reiterated the imperative of maintaining ASEAN Centrality and Unity. Its core principle of consensus must be adhered to, regardless of the vagaries of circumstances.The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was established on Aug. 8, 1967. It consists of ten members, including Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Last year, it agreed in principle to admit Timor-Leste as the bloc’s 11th member.
Cambodia Earns US$2.6 Billion From Agricultural Product Export In January-July Period
Phnom Penh, August 08, 2023 --Cambodia exported 4.5 million tonnes of agricultural products in the January-July period of 2023, earning some US$2.6 billion in revenue, according to a report released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on Tuesday.The agricultural product export decreased in volume by 19.2 percent compared to the same period last year, it pointed out.Main products Cambodia exported included rice, bananas, mangoes, cassava, cashew nuts, corn, palm oil, pepper and tobacco, among others, the report added.For the rice sector, MAFF said Cambodia is making strategies to benefit from India's rice export ban through enhancing the capacity of local mills to collect rice for storage, increasing processing and exporting directly to international markets.Agriculture is one of the four pillars supporting Cambodia’s economy. The sector contributed 24.4 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021, according to the ministry.
Cambodia Demands Public Apology From Uncle Roger
Phnom Penh, August 08, 2023 --The Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia has expressed its disappointment and demanded a public apology from Mr. Nigel Ng or Uncle Roger for wrongly evaluating Cambodian food on social media, YouTube Channel named Nigel Ng, published on July 30, 2023, entitled "Uncle Roger Make Adobo".“In this regard, the Ministry of Tourism is working closely with relevant stakeholders and requests Mr. Nigel Ng or Uncle Roger, born on 15th March 1991, to make a public apology to the Cambodian people and immediately edit the posted video on its social media channel,” said the ministry in a statement dated Aug. 7.According to the statement, the assessment of Mr. Nigel Ng completely deviates from the reality of the prestige and identity of Khmer food, especially has seriously affected Cambodian food tourism, which the Royal Government of Cambodia, as well as the Ministry of Tourism, has strived to promote on the international stage to be widely recognised that "Cambodia has a Beautiful Culture and Unique Taste of its Cuisine". As a result, in 2022, the Khmer cookbook named "Taste of Angkor" compiled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia won The Best Asian Cookbook Prize at The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2021 in Paris.The Ministry of Tourism took the opportunity to thank the public for their contribution to the promotion of Cambodia's tourism, as well as the constant support and warmly welcome all social media players or influencers who wish to participate in promoting the wonders of Cambodian Culture, Nature and diversity of Cambodian Food to the world.
Cambodia, U.S. Strengthen Trade Cooperation
Phnom Penh, August 04, 2023 --Ministry of Commerce and the U.S. House of Representatives have discussed the strengthening of cooperation on trade between the two countries.The talks were held here on Aug. 2 between Cambodian Minister of Commerce H.E. Pan Sorasak, and a delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives led by H.E. Jason Smith, Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means and H.E. Patrick Murphy, U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia.In the meeting, H.E. Pan Sorasak briefed the delegation on Cambodia’s business and investment environment, especially the free trade agreements with China and Korea and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, offering large market access for Cambodia-made products.He asked the U.S. side to accelerate the renewal of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) expired in late 2020, aimed to further strengthen the trade collaboration between the two countries for more mutual economic benefits.Cambodia’s travel goods and bags are exported to the U.S. under the GSP while other goods including garment and footwear under the World Trade Organisation’s Most Favoured Nation (MFN) scheme.The bilateral trade between Cambodia and the U.S. was amounted to US$4.35 billion in the first half of this year, a 9.6 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise’s report.Cambodia’s exports to the U.S. reached over US$4.23 billion, a year-on-year decline of 8.9 percent while the imports from the U.S. dropped by 29 percent to US$119 million.
Cambodia’s Milled Rice Export Bags US$253 Million In January-July Period
Phnom Penh, August 07, 2023 --Cambodia exported a total of 362,708 tonnes of milled rice in the first seven months of this year, earning some US$253 million in revenue, a Cambodia Rice Federation’s report said on Monday.Exported milled rice varieties included premium aromatic rice, fragrant rice, long grain white rice, parboiled rice, and organic rice, it pointed out.Cambodian rice has been shipped to 52 countries and regions around the world during the said period.China remained the top buyer of Cambodia’s milled rice, purchasing 141,950 tonnes or 39 percent of the Kingdom’s total milled rice export, followed by European Union countries and ASEAN members with 141,394 tonnes and 30,117 tonnes, respectively, the report said.The January-July export accounted for 52 percent of the planned export amount of 700,000 tonnes this year.At the same time, Cambodia also had 49 million tonnes of border-traded paddy rice with neighbouring countries, generating a total revenue of about US$663 million.In 2022, Cambodia exported over 630,000 tonnes of milled rice to 59 countries, earning US$414 million, while the revenue from paddy rice export was around US$841 million.The Cambodia Rice Federation has set an ambitious goal to export at least a million tonnes of milled rice by 2025.
South Korea Interested In Cashew Processing Investment In Cambodia
Phnom Penh, August 05, 2023 --Investors from South Korea eye the possibility of establishing a cashew processing plant in Cambodia to promote added value and boost exports. The intention was discussed on Aug. 3 between H.E. Reach Ra, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, and a delegation from the Korea Rural Economic Institute and the Korea Oversea Agro-Resourced Association (AOAA), led by Project Manager Dr. Heo Jang, here in Phnom Penh.Dr. Heo Jang said that in the past, most of Cambodia's cashews were exported unprocessed, leading to a loss of added value. Therefore, AOAA intends to seek the possibility of establishing a cashew processing plant through the official development project of the South Korean government to increase the added value of Cambodia's cashews for export to the world market.For his part, H.E. Reach Ra welcomed the initiative, which is well in line with Cambodia's National Cashew Policy 2022-2027. Cambodia and South Korea have entered a free trade agreement (FTA), so the export of products, including cashew nuts, from Cambodia is free of tariff, he continued.He also encouraged the Korean delegation to help attract more Korean investors to invest in cashew processing in Cambodia and buy more goods from the country.
His Majesty The King Appoints H.E. Dr. Hun Manet As New Prime Minister Of Cambodia
Phnom Penh, August 07, 2023 --His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Boromneath Norodom Sihamoni, King of Cambodia, has appointed H.E. Dr. Hun Manet as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia for the 7th legislature of National Assembly.The appointment was made in a royal decree signed by His Majesty the King on Aug. 7.The newly appointed Prime Minister is responsible for preparing the composition of the Royal Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia for a vote of confidence from the National Assembly, the royal decree stated.H.E. Dr. Hun Manet, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, gained support from the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) that won a landslide victory during the July National Election as the future Prime Minister candidate in December 2021.H.E. Dr. Hun Manet was born on Oct. 20, 1977 in Koh Thmar village, Memut district, Kampong Cham province (now Thbong Khmum province) during the Khmer Rouge rule of Cambodia. He married to Pich Chanmony with two daughters and one son.
Traffic Accidents Drop by Four Percent in First Half
Phnom Penh, August 04, 2023 --A total of 1,548 cases of road accidents were recorded in the first six months of this year, a decline of 4 percent compared to the same period last year, according to a report of the General Commissariat of National Police released yesterday.The accidents claimed 756 lives and injured 2,072 others, a year-on-year decrease of 20 percent and 7 percent, respectively, the same source pointed out, stressing that more than half of the accidents occurred at night.Excessive speeding, disrespect of the priority rights, drink driving, not wearing helmet, overtaking and turning in dangerous situation are among the major causes of road accidents in Cambodia.Competent authorities once again urged for the public's attention to the respect of traffic laws.
H.E. Dr. Hun Manet to Become New Prime Minister of Cambodia from Aug. 22
Phnom Penh, July 26, 2023 --Caretaker Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen has officially confirmed that he will not continue to be the Prime Minister of Cambodia and H.E. Dr. Hun Manet, his eldest son, will become the new Prime Minister from Aug. 22 onward.“Hun Manet will begin his post as the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia from the evening of Aug. 22, 2023 onward,” said Samdech Techo Hun Sen in a special statement aired on the National Television of Cambodia (TVK) this afternoon.“Since I took the post of Prime Minister on Jan. 14, 1985 until Aug. 22, 2023, I have been in office for 14,099 days or 2,014 weeks or 463 months or 38 years 7 months and 8 days,” he underlined.According to Samdech Techo Hun Sen, despite his resignation, he will continue his political career as the President of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), a member of the National Assembly and President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty King, then President of the Senate after the Senate Election on Feb. 25, 2024.“Therefore, I will continue to have the possibility to serve the people and help the government in maintaining peace, security, order and contribute to the country development, as well as assist His Majesty the King when he is absent,” he said. “I will not interfere in the affairs of the new Prime Minister or the new government, there is a clear separation between the legislative and executive bodies.”Other dignitaries such as Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly; Samdech Krolahom Sar Kheng, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior; Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence; and Samdech Men Sam An, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspection, will be also appointed members of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King.H.E. Dr. Hun Manet, current Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army, gained support from the ruling CPP as the future Prime Minister candidate in December 2021.H.E. Dr. Hun Manet was born on Oct. 20, 1977 in Koh Thmar village, Memot district, Kampong Cham province (now Thbong Khmum province) during the Khmer Rouge rule of Cambodia. He married to Pich Chanmony with two daughters and one son.
Cambodia to Host 39th WAGGGS Conference in 2026
Phnom Penh, July 31, 2023 --Cambodia has been elected to be the host of the 39th World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Conference (39th WAGGGS Conference) in 2026.The election took place during the 38th WAGGGS Conference held from July 26 to 31, 2023 in the Republic of Cyprus, said the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia (GGAC) in an announcement released tonight.On his social media networks, H.E. Dr. Hun Manet, incoming Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, commended the GGAC team for their hard work in achieving this brilliant result for the nation.He also thanked his compatriots for their online support for Cambodia’s candidacy for the 39th WAGGGS Conference host.A delegation of GGAC attending the 38th WAGGGS Conference was led by H.E. Ms. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet, General Commissioner of GGAC.The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Conference has members from 169 countries around world.(Photo: GGAC)
More Trees and Grasses Planted at Angkor Area
Phnom Penh, August 03, 2023 --The APSARA National Authority, in collaboration with Manulife Cambodia, on Aug. 3 planted additional grasses and trees in the northwest corner of Angkor Wat's moat to make the Angkor World Heritage Site more beautiful in all seasons.According to the authority’s news release this afternoon, the event was presided over by H.E. Long Kosal, Deputy Director General, representative of H.E. Dr. Hang Peou, Director General of APSARA National Authority, Ms. Kan Nara, Managing Director of the Department of Consumer and Marketing of Manulife Cambodia, and staff from both institutions.Ms. Kan Nara reaffirmed Manulife Cambodia’s commitment to support the tree and grass planting campaign with the APSARA National Authority, stressing that the campaign has contributed to increasing green cover in the Angkor area. Trees and grass are important sources of resistance to climate change and reduce the erosion of our ancient temples, she said.H.E. Long Kosal said on that occasion that the preservation of the nation's cultural heritage is the role of every Cambodian. Each year, through the specialised department, thousands of saplings are planted in the Angkor area and distributed to public and private institutions to continue planting to increase forest cover in the country.H.E. Long Kosal thanked and warmly welcomed the presence of Manulife Cambodia Co., Ltd. for planting grass and trees at the Angkor site.The trees and grass were planted on the vacant land from which some people had volunteered to move to a new place provided by the Royal Government.
Cambodia Earns at Least 44 Medals at 20th World Police & Fire Games 2023 as of Aug. 3
Phnom Penh, August 03, 2023 --Cambodia has won at least 44 medals – 21 gold, 16 silver and 7 bronze – in Wrestling, Swimming, Karate, Judo, Weightlifting, Volleyball and Table Tennis from the ongoing 20th World Police & Fire Games 2023 in Winnipeg, Canada as of Aug. 3.Of the medals, 15 were grabbed in Swimming, 11 in Wrestling, 8 in Karate, 5 in Table Tennis, 2 each in Judo and Weightlifting, and 1 in Volleyball.Taking Place from July 28 to Aug. 6, the World Police & Fire Games 2023 attracted some 8,500 athletes representing law enforcement, firefighters and police officers from more than 60 countries across the world to compete in 63 sports.Cambodia dispatched a delegation of 48 members, including delegates, coaches and athletes to contest in 13 sports at the games.
Cambodia, Thailand Discussed Labour and Vocational Training
Phnom Penh, August 04, 2023 --The Cambodian Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, H.E. Ith Samheng, received H.E. Cherdkiat Atthakor, Ambassador of Thailand to Cambodia, on Aug. 3 to discuss labour and vocational training cooperation. H.E. Ith Samheng thanked the Government of Thailand for the opportunity for Cambodians to work in Thailand and for taking good care of the workers in the country.He added that while accumulating overseas experience and new skills and generating income for their families, the Cambodian migrant workers also contribute significantly to Thailand's economy, which is a win-win process. There are jobs with decent incomes in Cambodia, but some workers prefer to work in Thailand as well as other countries, so the Cambodian government respects their choice, he said. The two sides also discussed measures to encourage the use of the banking system for the payment and remittance of Cambodian migrant workers.On vocational training, H.E. Ith Samheng spoke highly of the Government of Thailand for providing scholarships to Cambodian students as well as the establishment of the Cambodia-Thailand Poun Phnom Friendship Development Institute for technical skill training for Cambodians. He encouraged the Ambassador to consider focusing more on badly needed skills such as electrical engineering, civil construction, automotive, cooling technology, information technology, and professional office work.The two delegates agreed that bilateral labour and vocational training cooperation has crucially contributed to strengthening political, economic, social, cultural, and people-to-people relations between the two neighbours.
Indonesia's Trade and Tourism Fair Kicks Off in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, August 04, 2023 --The 14th Indonesian Trade and Tourism Promotion (ITTP 2023) kicked off at Koh Pich Convention and Exhibition Centre in Phnom Penh this morning, contributing to enhancing trade ties and tourism sector between the two countries – Cambodia and Indonesia.The official opening ceremony was held in the presence of H.E. Chhoun Dara, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Commerce, H.E. Thong Rathasak, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Tourism, and H.E. Mrs. Lauti Nia Astri, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Cambodia, as well as representatives of private sector.Speaking at the function, H.E. Chhoun Dara laid stress on the importance of ITTP 2023 in promoting and enhancing the values of all-round cooperation between Cambodia and Indonesia for a stronger and deeper friendship.“The ITTP will be a platform of sharing business opportunities, investment, tourism and seeking cooperation for common interest within the framework of free trade agreements and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership,” he said.H.E. Mrs. Lauti Nia Astri said that some 50 companies in the fields of food, clothing and tourism services, as well as other cultural and entertainment activities joined the three-day fair. “The event will create networking opportunities for travel agents to build their business relationships to promote tourism of both countries,” she underlined.ITTP is an integrated promotional event held annually by the embassy since 2006 to promote Indonesia in various fields, namely trade, tourism, education opportunity, arts, culture and culinary, the embassy’s statement said.Under the theme “Strengthening Cooperation Through Collaboration”, ITTP 2023 is aimed to foster collaboration not only between government-to-government but also people-to-people to boost bilateral cooperation in many sectors and bring Indonesia closer to Cambodian people.Run till Aug. 6, ITTP has various activities ranging from Indonesian products exhibition and selling, tourism promotion, business matching as well as many various attractive and engaging cultural events such as cooking and karaoke competition, fashion show, music and dance performance, games and quiz.The bilateral trade between Cambodia and Indonesia was amounted to US$594 million in the first half of this year, a 27.8 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to the General Department of Customs and Excise’s report.
L'Australie restitue trois sculptures au Cambodge
Phnom Penh, le 04 août 2023 --La Galerie nationale d'Australie à Canberra a récemment restitué trois sculptures en bronze de sa collection asiatique au Cambodge, marquant le premier exemple d'un tel retour par la Galerie, a annoncé jeudi l'ambassade d'Australie à Phnom Penh.Justin Kevin Whyatt, ambassadeur australien au Cambodge, a eu la chance de rencontrer l'équipe cambodgienne avant de se rendre en Australie pour la cérémonie de remise de ces sculptures, a fait savoir la même source.« L'Australie et le Cambodge partagent une longue histoire depuis plus de sept décennies et le retour de ces sculptures est un exemple de notre collaboration de longue date. C'est un honneur de pouvoir protéger son patrimoine culturel qui est une identité du pays », a souligné l'ambassade.Le Cambodge a jusqu'à présent récupéré des objets d’art pillés de la part des Etats-Unis, du Royaume-Uni, etc. et des collectionneurs privés pour restaurer l'âme de la culture du Royaume.
MRC Launches Television Channel on Flood and Drought Risks
Phnom Penh, August 04, 2023 --The Mekong River Commission (MRC) said Friday it had set up a television channel on Facebook and YouTube to improve public awareness of flood and drought risks in the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB).“The launch of the MRC TV Channel on Flood and Drought Forecasting is a part of our continued efforts to bring updated and useful information on flood and drought risks to people in the Basin in a more accessible way,” said Anoulak Kittikhoun, chief executive of the MRC Secretariat in Vientiane.“We hope the channel, in addition to our website updates, can effectively reach millions more people living along the Mekong River.”Starting in July, the channel provides weekly updates on water levels and flows along with forecasts for flood and drought risks.The four-minute broadcasts — in English with subtitles in Khmer, Lao, Thai and Vietnamese — run every Monday during the wet season. The MRC noted that the Mekong’s annual flooding drives fisheries, maintains river morphology and deposits sediments that improve soil fertility. But the flooding can also endanger lives and damage infrastructure, settlements and essential services. MORE SEVERE DROUGHTS EXPECTEDAs for droughts, “the duration and magnitude of drought impacts have significantly increased over the past two decades,” the MRC said.“With different climate scenarios, the LMB is likely to see more severe droughts in the future due to less precipitation, high air temperature, and high evapotranspiration.“The increase in population relying on Mekong water also increases water demands from all sectors.” DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSEThe MRC said it was seeking support from public figures and influencers from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam to promote the new channel to a wider audience.“This will help support disaster management and emergency response, and contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable Mekong River Basin,” it said.The MRC has already engaged H’Hen Nie — Miss Universe Viet Nam 2017 — to promote the broadcast initiative.
Cambodia, Thailand Foster Cooperation on Peacekeeping
Phnom Penh, August 04, 2023 --Cambodia and Thailand have pledged to further promote bilateral cooperation on peacekeeping and land, air, and naval forces. The pledge was made in the 7th Senior Cambodian-Thai Chief of Staff Meeting co-chaired by Gen. Ith Sarath, Joint Chief of Staff of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), and Gen. Thitichai Tiantong, Chief of Joint Staff of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, in Phnom Penh on Aug. 3. Gen. Ith Sarath was very positive that the meeting would not only yield practical results but also further boost cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.The two also discussed initiatives for intimate collaboration for peacekeeping within the two countries as well as the region.
Germany to Provide Over US$2 Million to Support Humanitarian Demining in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, August 04, 2023 --The Government of Germany will provide a grant of USS$ 2,100,000 to support humanitarian demining in Cambodia.The signing ceremony will be taking place in the second week of August 2023, under the presidency of H.E. Heng Ratana, Director General of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Mr. Rune Kristian Dele-Andresen, Country Director of the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) at the CMAC’s eadquarters in Phnom Penh.According to a press release of CMAC, the project is to release around, 1,600 hectares of landmine contaminated areas, and provide mine risk education as well as victim assistance in the northern provinces namely Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, and Preah Vihear.The 16-month project is in line with the National Mine Action Strategy to achieve “Cambodia Mine-Free 2025,” it added.