Lin Jian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson/MFA PRC

China has successfully hosted nearly 30 international humanitarian demining training courses in recent years and trained a good number of excellent deminers for other countries, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference in Beijing on Friday.

Lin introduced that the 2024 International Humanitarian Demining Training Course hosted by the Chinese government held its closing ceremony in Nanjing today. Representatives from the UN, ASEAN, Cambodia, Laos and the International Committee of the Red Cross attended the ceremony. During the training course, China provided Cambodia and Laos with a batch of supplies for mine detection and clearance. Relevant parties spoke highly of what the training course offered, and commended China for its contribution to international mine action.

"Engaging in international demining cooperation and assistance is an important part of China's effort to implement the Global Security Initiative and build a community with a shared future for mankind. For a long time, China has helped relevant countries in their capacity-building in mine action through supplies assistance, personnel training, on-the-ground guidance, aid to victims, mine risk education, among others." Lin said.

Lin noted that China stands ready to continue mine action cooperation with countries interested in doing so and take concrete actions to boost international cooperation on mine action. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)