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U.S. helps VN enhance humanitarian demining capabilities

VGP - The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), in coordination with the Viet Nam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC), conducted Humanitarian Mine Action training at the Technical Engineering School in Son Tay, Ha Noi from August 8 to 31, 2016.

August 31, 2016 5:06 PM GMT+7

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As part of a four-year program, this training will certify Vietnamese explosive ordnance and medical technicians in accordance with International Mine Action Standards.  

The goal of this program is to collaboratively develop VNMAC as a sustainable training and education center capable of managing, resourcing, and training demining skills.

This collaboration between the U.S. and Viet Nam will enhance the capacity of future generations of technicians conducting mine disposal operations, both in Viet Nam and in support of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, said U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Susan Sutton while visiting the training site.

The U.S. is the largest single donor to address the threats posed by unexploded ordnance in Viet Nam and has contributed over US$92 million since 1993.

By Thuy Dung