Besides practical measures to deal with the consequences of landmines in the country, Vietnam actively participates in international joint efforts on this work. (Photo: VNA) New York(VNA) - Vietnam shared experience and achievements in clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war with the internationalcommunity at a symposium themed “Safe ground, safe steps, safe home” held inthe framework of the Mine Action Week hosted by the United Nations Mine ActionService (UNMAS) on April 4.
Addressing the event, AmbassadorDang Hoang Giang, Head of Vietnam's Permanent Mission to the UnitedNations (UN), said the Government and relevant agencies of Vietnam have outlinedand implemented specific programmes and measures to remove and address the heavy consequences of post-war UXO, and support victims.
He thanked international partners and friends for theirvaluable support and assistance for Vietnam in this work.
Participants at the symposium (Photo: VNA) At the event, a documentary film produced bythe Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) was screened, helping the international community better understand aboutVietnam's achievements and efforts in overcoming the consequencesof landmines and mines.
Delegates emphasisedthat terrible impacts of landmines and UXO are still a burning problem in manycountries and regions around the world. They also highlighted the importance ofraising public awareness and the need to step up international cooperation indealing with the problem.
In recent years,besides practical measures to deal with the consequences of landmines in thecountry, Vietnam has actively participated in international joint efforts onthis work. In April 2021, in accordance with the proposal of Vietnam as the President of the UnitedNations Security Council, the council adopted a presidential statement that affirmsthe UNSC’s commitment and upholds the necessity of international cooperation inovercoming consequences of landmines.
The Mine Action Week is organised annually by UNMAS to discuss futureimplementation plans of the international community, as well as recognise theefforts of organisations and individuals in mine remediation activities, including the International Campaign to BanLandmines (ICBL).
It also aims to reviewachievements by UN member states since the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention took effect in 1999./.
