United States and Norway commit RM41mil in Support for UXO clearance in Laos
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SUMMARY: The governments of the United States of America and Norway have committed more than US$9.1 million (RM41 million) to the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in four southern provinces of Laos, reports Laotian Times.
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(TheStar) VIENTIANE, July 12: The governments of the United States of America and Norway have committed more than US$9.1 million (RM41 million) to the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in four southern provinces of Laos, reports Laotian Times.
The two governments will use the budget to support survey and clearance operations in Attapeu, Champasak, Saravane, and Sekong provinces.
P. Daniel O’Hara, Head of the Political and Economic Affairs Section and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Vientiane reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the UXO sector, saying
“On behalf of the United States, I thank Norwegian People’s Aid for your extensive survey efforts. To date, NPA has surveyed more than 672 villages in Salavan, Sekong, Attapeu and Champasak provinces.
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