Conference overview - Photo: N.H
During the 2021-2025 period, in line with its assigned roles and responsibilities, the Quang Tri Provincial Mine Action Steering Committee maintained and strengthened cooperative relations with 6 foreign non-governmental organizations (fNGOs) and projects operating in the field of mine action in Quang Tri province. Through advocacy and negotiations, a total of more than USD 30.7 million in non-refundable funding was mobilized for 14 projects.
Representative of the Quang Tri Department of Foreign Affairs speaking at the conference - Photo: N.H
Over the past five years, the Department of Foreign Affairs, in coordination with the Provincial Military Command, relevant agencies and departments, and fNGOs, has implemented numerous programs and projects on survey and clearance of explosive ordnance across the province.
As a result, more than 184,000 square meters of heavily contaminated land were cleared, and safely handed over to local authorities for management and use; over 102,100 items of explosive ordnance were collected and safely disposed of; and 6,757 explosive ordnance disposal tasks through the hotline were conducted.
Delegates attending the conference - Photo: N.H
In addition, the Steering Committee fully implemented 19 key tasks, ensuring close linkages among resource mobilization and aid management, survey and clearance, risk education, victim assistance, and coordination efforts, thereby raising public awareness, changing social behaviors, and ensuring the goal of reducing explosive ordnance accidents.
Representative of the Vietnam National Mine Action Center speaking at the conference - Photo: N.H
At the conference, delegates focused on a comprehensive review of the Steering Committee’s achievements over the past five years and orientations for the 2026-2035 period. These include specific objectives such as making Quang Tri into a “Safe Province”, free from the dangers of explosive ordnance to local people and socio-economic development.
The province will continue to reduce both the number of accidents and casualties caused by explosive ordnance; support explosive ordnance victims in reintegrating into society; and mobilize international, central, and local resources for mine action activities, thereby contributing to poverty reduction and promoting local socio-economic growth.
Delegates attending the conference - Photo: N.H
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Source: baoquangtri.vn
