Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Photo by: Pha Lina
Secretary of State Prak Sokhonn, who was formally named as president of the 11th Meeting of the States Parties, speaks yesterday in Phnom Penh during a conference on the banning of landmines.
The first day of an international conference on the banning of landmines opened yesterday in Phnom Penh with a rare address by King Norodom Sihamoni, who described the diplomatic meeting as a “golden opportunity” and a “springboard” to a mine-free world.
Speaking via video tape to the crowd of more than 1,000 delegates at the 11th annual Meeting of the States Parties, the King reiterated the need for continued international support, in what has become a common talking-point of high-level Cambodian officials.
“I extend my gratitude to all foreign experts, our compatriots and especially those deminers who risk their lives. However, greater commitment and further dedication is needed to complete the mission as soon as possible,” the King said.
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