VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance remains a national priority in Laos, with the government continuing its efforts to remove UXO to protect communities and pave the way for the country's sustainable growth.
In a press interview marking the 30th anniversary of the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Program, Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and Lao president, stressed that UXO clearance is crucial to restoring safety and unlocking opportunities for socio-economic growth.
