Vietnam renews commitment to minimizing risks from landmines

(VOVWORLD) -Vietnam reaffirmed its commitment to clearing landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war during the 53rd regular session of the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) Executive Council on Thursday.

Vietnam renews commitment to minimizing risks from landmines - ảnh 1Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva. (Photo: VNA)

Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Vietnam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, pledged Vietnam's active participation in the council's joint work.

He also highlighted Vietnam's dedication to effective cooperation with the Council in the coming time. He specifically underlined ongoing mine clearance projects in Vietnam and expressed a desire to explore new collaboration opportunities.

The session itself focused on GICHD's recent activities, including financial reports and donor contributions. The council also charted a course for the its future endeavors.

On the occasion, Dung was unanimously elected as a member of the GICHD Executive Council.

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