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Cambodian Minister of Information H.E. Khieu Kanharith presided over here yesterday at the National Olympic Stadium the “Let’s Do It!”, a city cleaning program organized by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Cambodia.
Thousands of Phnom Penh residents, students, Buddhist monks and representatives of national and international organizations and private companies attended the event.
On the occasion, H.E. Khieu Kanharith said the beauty and sanitation of a city reflect not only the progress and modernization of that city, but also the ethical living and education level of its people.
H.E. Khieu Kanharith expressed his high appreciation to the “Let’s Do It!” program, saying that it is a meaningful initiative to inspire the clean environment concept to the people.
Ms. Touch Sarom, Acting Governor of Phnom Penh said waste management is one of the challenges in the capital city, and this campaign will raise more understanding on clean environment among the residents.
Some 2 million Phnom Penh residents dispose of some 1,335 tons of waste and 350.000 cubic meters of waste water each day.
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