AKP Phnom Penh, December 04, 2025 --

Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC) and Canada have discussed the progress and achievements in Cambodia’s mine action sector, with focus on the implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (Ottawa Treaty).

The discussion took place at the CMAC headquarters in Phnom Penh on Dec. 3 between H.E. Heng Ratana, Director General of CMAC, and H.E. Christian DesRoches, Ambassador of Canada to Cambodia.

Both sides also exchanged views on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand border, including the impact of recent border conflict on civilians. 

H.E. Heng Ratana reiterated Cambodia’s continued commitment to humanitarian demining, with the goal of fulfilling its obligations under the Ottawa Treaty by 2030.

By C. Nika