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US Ambassador visits Quang Tri, discusses war aftermath alleviation

US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper had a working session in the central province of Quang Tri on January 11 to discuss cooperation in handling war consequences.
US Ambassador visits Quang Tri, discusses war aftermath alleviation ảnh 1At the working session (Photo: VNA)
Quang Tri (VNA) – US Ambassador to Vietnam MarcE. Knapper had a working session in the central province of Quang Tri onJanuary 11 to discuss cooperation in handling war consequences.

Receiving the diplomat, Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeVo Van Hung thanked the US Government’s practical and meaningful support forQuang Tri through the embassy.

The area of land contaminated with landmines in Quang Tri remains large, henoted, calling for further remediation assistance from the US so that the provincerealise its goal of becoming the first locality in Vietnam to ensure minesafety by 2025.

He suggested the US Department of State continue to supportthe implementation of projects benefiting people with disabilities and thoseinfected with Agent Orange/dioxin. Quang Tri wants to further receive the US’shumanitarian programmes and projects that aid its rural socio-economicdevelopment, the official added.

Hung hoped the diplomat will introduce Quang Tri’s potentialin wind, solar and gas-fueled thermal power to potential US firms, pledging the bestconditions possible for US investors to make fact-finding trips and conductfeasibility studies for their projects.

Knapper said the embassy highly appreciated the close and effectivecooperation between the provincial authorities and non-governmental organisationsin projects to remove unexploded ordnance and overcome the consequences of war.Quang Tri has made great contributions to the reconciliation and increasingmutual understanding between the Vietnamese and American people, he added.

The ambassador affirmed that the US Government is committed to dealing with thewar consequences and healing the wounds on both sides, based on the principleof being honest with the past and working together towards a prosperous future.

While in Quang Tri, Knapper also visited a mine disposalsite in Trieu Phong district, attended the inauguration ceremony of Trieu Dai Kindergartenand offered incense at the Road 9 National Martyrs Cemetery.

According to the provincial People's Committee, since 1996, the US Government has supported Quang Tri to implement programmes and projects in the field of war consequence settlement such as demining, assisting people with disabilities, building schools, health stations, and natural disaster prevention and mitigation. The US's funding for mine clearance in the locality is estimated at about 91 million USD./.
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