Dr. Ly Thuch: National Mine Action Policy 2026-2035 sets clear goals to address landmines and explosive remnants of war in Cambodia
Phnom Penh: Dr. Ly Thuch, Senior Minister and First Deputy Chairman of the Cambodian Mine Action Authority, highlighted that the National Mine Action Policy 2026-2035, which was approved and officially put into use by the Royal Government of Cambodia, sets clear goals and policy directions to address landmines and explosive remnants of war remaining in Cambodia.
This was highlighted during a meeting between Dr. Ly Thuch and His Excellency Steven Pang, Ambassador of Singapore to Cambodia, at the Cambodian Mine Action Authority headquarters on September 1, 2026.
Dr. Ly Thuch emphasized that landmine action is not only a humanitarian task, but also an important part of national development, closely linked to food security, rural development, poverty reduction, infrastructure construction, and improving the quality of life of citizens.
On that occasion, H.E. Dr. Ly Thuch thanked the Government of Singapore for supporting Cambodia’s initiative to establish the ASEAN Regional Center for Mine Action and for its continued support for the activities and mission of the Center.
The discussions also reflected on the long-standing friendship and close relationship between Cambodia and Singapore, as well as the continued strengthening of cooperation between the two countries.
