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“The Memorandum of Intent is that first step, and the journey begins today. The U.S. looks forward to working with the Ministry of National Defense on this important initiative, deepening our partnership further, and building a prosperous future for both our countries,” said Ambassador Kritenbrink during the signing.
Bien Hoa is the largest remaining hotspot of dioxin contamination in Viet Nam.
Since 2000, the United States has worked with Vietnam to resolve humanitarian and wartime legacy issues. These include the removal of unexploded ordinance, the identification of remains of missing personnel, remediation of dioxin, and addressing health consequences of the war. USAID, together with the Ministry of National Defense, will soon complete a successful 5-year, US$110 million effort in cleaning dioxin contaminated soil at Da Nang International Airport.
By Thuy Dung