Australia has provided an additional Rs. 480 million (A$4.25 million) for demining purposes in Sri Lanka. It was done in conjunction with the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, that was observed on April 4.
An Australian High Commission spokesman said that the additional funding will enable local and international demining agencies to continue accelerated mine surveys, clearance and mine risk education in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. It will also support mine action coordination activities led by the Sri Lanka National Mine Action Centre.
In November 2009, during a visit to Sri Lanka, the former Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith MP announced Australia’s commitment to helping the Sri Lankan Government to achieve its goal of a mine free nation by 2020.
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