Phnom penh: More than 2.6 million people have directly and indirectly benefited from the China-aided Cambodia Landmine Elimination Project over the past seven years.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Heng Ratana, Director-General of the Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), stated that from 2018 to July 2025, CMAC cleared over 160 square kilometres of land contaminated with landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO), discovering and destroying more than 95,700 landmines and UXOs in the process.
H.E. Heng Ratana expressed gratitude to the people and Government of the People's Republic of China for their sustained support through the project, which has been ongoing since 2008. This partnership has significantly contributed to making Cambodian lands safer and more accessible for its citizens.
Furthermore, the Director-General confirmed that CMAC, through the Royal Government, has secured positive confirmation for the 'China-Aided Project for Landmine Impact Free Cambodia 2030 and Maximum ERW Reduction' for 2026-2028. This initiative will focus on the clearance of landmines, cluster munitions, and explosive remnants of war (ERW).
Under the new project, CMAC aims to release 135 square kilometres of land in six provinces: Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, and Stung Treng. This ongoing effort is expected to further enhance the safety and development prospects in these regions.