Lao Delegation Draws CMAC’s Experiences

Phnom Penh 3 February 2011 -- AKP

 A mine and unexploded ordnance (UXOs) clearance delegation of Lao People’s Democratic Republic has been paying a three-day visit to Cambodia since Feb. 2 to learn and draw experiences from the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC).

The Lao delegation was received here yesterday by CMAC Director General Mr. Heng Ratana at CMAC’s headquarters in Phnom Penh.

According to a CMAC press release, the visit is aimed to strengthen the cooperation between Cambodia and Laos, to share experiences and skills and to seek cooperation opportunity in mine and UXOs clearance.

In the meeting, Mr. Heng Ratana briefed his guests on the CMAC’s ten-year experiences and the effective strategies in mine and UXOs clearance.

Many countries including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Columbia as well as many African countries have come to Cambodia to learn and share experiences with CMAC. –AKP

By CHEA Vannak