New Zealand Extends a Helping Hand: Injects Over US$ 3 Million in Demining Assistance for Cambodia

• 7 December 2023
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New Zealand has pledged an additional US$ 3.1 million for the fourth phase of Cambodia’s demining project. The financing agreement, symbolizing this commitment, was formalized at a signing ceremony between the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), represented by Ms. Alissar Chaker, UNDP Country Director for Cambodia, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand, represented by HE Jonathan Kings, Ambassador of New Zealand to Cambodia. This momentous event took place on December 6, 2023.

Under this project, the Mine Authority has been diligently working on demining plans in the critical regions of Banteay Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces.

Ambassador Jonathan Kings praised Cambodia for its commendable efforts in victim relief and the integration of gender perspectives into mine action, acknowledging the positive impact on the Cambodian people.

Emphasizing the collaborative spirit required to achieve common goals, Ambassador Kings acknowledged Cambodia’s significant achievements while highlighting the continued efforts needed to reach the objective of a landmine-free Cambodia by 2025.

This isn’t the first time New Zealand has stepped forward; in 2021, they had already contributed US$ 3.8 million for the fourth phase of demining projects, showcasing their steadfast commitment to Cambodia’s demining endeavors.

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