Luxembourg donates €2 million to Cambodia for demining activities

Luxembourg has provided €2 million to support mine clearance activities in Cambodia, marking a significant step towards enhancing the safety and livelihoods of communities affected by landmines. This announcement was made in a press release by the Cambodian Mine Action Authority on March 31, 2025.

The formal signing of the grant agreement occurred on April 1, 2025, in the presence of notable dignitaries, including His Excellency Lee Thuc, Minister for Special Missions and First Vice President, His Royal Highness Prince Guillaume Jean Joseph Marie, Crown Prince of Luxembourg, and Ms. Alissar Chaker, the Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia.

The Landmine Authority is confident that Luxembourg’s contribution will enhance mine clearance efforts, improve services for individuals with disabilities through rehabilitation centers, and strengthen national capacities to manage and respond to the collection of remaining munitions.

In addition, on March 31, 2025, the Japanese government announced a contribution of 1.466 million yen, equivalent to nearly 11 million US dollars, to support the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) in two key projects: 1. Strengthening CMAC’s capacity for South-South cooperation under the Economic and Social Development Program, and 2. Supporting the construction of a training building and a war awareness facility (Techo Peace Museum) at the Cambodian Mine Action Center. (Read more)

These collaborative efforts underscore the international community’s commitment to assisting Cambodia in its mine action initiatives, thereby improving the safety and quality of life for its citizens.

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