US donates vehicles, equipment for UXO clearance


US Ambassador Dr Peter M. Haymond (left) handing over vehicles and equipment to Padeumphone Sonthany on March 7. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The US government has provided new vehicles and equipment to the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme for UXO clearance operations, worth at US$1.3 million (21 billion kip).

The vehicles and equipment will be used for field operations in the provinces of Khammuan, Savannakhet, Saravan and Attapeu.

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