National programme launched to clear bombs, mines
Vietnam has adopted a national action programme worth VND14 trillion (about US$700 million) to address the consequences of war-left bombs and mines by 2015.
According to a newly-released Prime Minister’s decision, the programme aims to minimise the threats and impact of bombs and mines left from the war, ensuring safety for local residents and helping mine victims live in harmony with the community.
The programme will mobilise funding from both domestic and foreign sources, to implement projects supporting victims, awareness raising campaigns and clearance plans which aims to demine 500,000 ha of contaminated land.