US official reviews demining efforts in North-East

Walter D. Givhan, US State Department official on political-military affairs reviewed demining efforts in the North-East over the past week.

Discussing the situation with local NGOs, Givhan reviewed the challenges faced and ongoing support needed.

During his visit to the island, Givhan also visit senior military officials in Colombo, incluing, Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Army Commander General Jagath Jayasuriya and Navy Commander Vice Admiral D.W.A.S. Dissanayake.

In a statement released by the US embassy, 'military bilateral relationship and support towards demining' were discussed during the meeting.

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