The success story of the mine clearance project, a collaboration between Cambodia and South Korea, was given high praise recently, as significant strides have been made in alleviating mine threats in the Kingdom.

Senior minister Ly Thuch, who also serves as first vice-president of the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), held a farewell dinner on July 28. The honoured guest for the evening was Rho Hyun-jun, the departing representative of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Cambodia.

During the event, Rho reflected on his four-year tenure in Cambodia. He expressed deep admiration for the CMAA's achievements, specifically the progress of the "Clearing for Results" project. According to Rho, the project has made substantial headway in diminishing mine threats in the country.

Further compliments were given to the CMAA for their successful hosting of the 3rd Global Conference on Assistance to Mine Victims, Anti-Personnel and Explosive Remnants of War, and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in October.

Thuch spoke highly of Rho's mission in Cambodia, expressing his satisfaction with the fruitful outcomes of cooperation between KOICA and the CMAA.

He extended his gratitude to the Korean government and its people through KOICA for their financial and technical aid. This support was instrumental in both the National Mine Action Strategy 2018-25 and the successful execution of the fourth phase of the Clearing for Results project.

Both parties acknowledged the considerable potential for their cooperative efforts to yield tangible results. They jointly affirmed that their collaboration has saved countless lives from mine-related dangers and has positively impacted the local community by enabling safe land use.