Prime Minister Hun Manet met with representatives from international partners, donor countries, and private sector stakeholders on Tuesday, April 8, at the Peace Palace to thank and encourage continued support for Cambodia’s mine clearance efforts.
During the meeting, Samdech Thipadei highlighted that over thirty years of armed conflict had left millions of landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) scattered across the country. These remnants of war remain a serious threat to the safety of citizens and continue to hinder Cambodia’s socio-economic development. He noted that successive Royal Governments have remained resolute in their commitment to solving this issue by mobilising resources to transform mine-contaminated areas into safe zones for housing, farming, and infrastructure development.
Prime Minister Hun Manet further emphasized that Cambodia’s progress in mine action has gained strong recognition both domestically and internationally. The removal of landmines has not only saved countless lives but has also made vast areas of land available for productive use—contributing meaningfully to poverty alleviation and improved living conditions for many communities.
He also acknowledged that these achievements would not have been possible without the sustained support of friendly nations, development partners, and private entities. Their financial assistance, technical know-how, and provision of essential equipment have been critical in advancing the Royal Government’s demining operations.
In closing, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt gratitude to all supporters and called for continued collaboration as Cambodia works toward its national goal of becoming mine-free by 2030.
