The US Ambassador to Colombo Atul Keshap, announced an additional $1.745 million to add to the demining initiatives of international and domestic organisations working under the National Mine Action Committee (NMAC)
Reiterating US support for demining in Sri Lanka, Mr Keshap said,
“As the world’s largest donor of global demining efforts, the United States is committed to addressing the land mine problem in Sri Lanka. The United States will continue to work with President Sirisena, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe, Minister Swaminathan, and the people of Sri Lanka to help clear remaining areas.”
Over $43 million in US assistance has been given to Sri Lanka’s demining efforts over the past 20 years, reports Colombo Page.