Colombo, Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
A discussion on strengthening Sri Lanka's humanitarian demining capacity and reviewing matters related to the implementation of the National Mine Action Program was held yesterday (04 Aug) at the Parliament Complex under the joint patronage of Hon. Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, and Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd).
The meeting focused on accelerating ongoing demining efforts to support the country's commitment towards a mine-free Sri Lanka while facilitating safe resettlement, socio economic development and the sustainable use of formerly conflict-affected l...