United States and Norway commit RM41mil in Support for UXO clearance in Laos


VIENTIANE, July 12: The governments of the United States of America and Norway have committed more than US$9.1 million (RM41 million) to the clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in four southern provinces of Laos, reports Laotian Times.

The two governments will use the budget to support survey and clearance operations in Attapeu, Champasak, Saravane, and Sekong provinces.

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