Syria, UNMAS discuss cooperation in the field of removing mines and explosives

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DAMASCUS, March.17, (ST)-The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faisal Al-Miqdas discussed on Thursday with Stephen Pritchard, the Chief of Programmes, Planning and Management of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the horizons of work and activity of the department and cooperation in the field of removing mines for humanitarian purposes in Syria.
 
The minister asserted the need to support national efforts being exerted by Syria to remove the hidden killer with the aim of protecting the lives of citizens from the dangerous consequences of mines and explosive devices left behind by armed terrorist organizations in the areas where they have been existed during the years of war on Syria, as well as enabling the displaced to return to their cities, towns, homes and lands to go ahead with their normal life without any risks.
 
He pointed out that Syria needs sincere efforts from the international community to accomplish this task.
 
Al-Miqdad clarified that national committee on removing mines has recently been formed, with the aim of facilitating cooperation between the concerned international bodies  and the competent national institutions in this field in a way that reflects the Syrian state’s interest in this humanitarian file.
 
For his part, Pritchard praised the cooperation of the Syrian government and the facilities offered by it to make the work of the United Nations Mine Action a success.
 
He affirmed that UNMAS will do its utmost to brief donor side on the importance of the humanitarian efforts being made to facilitate the lives of Syrian citizens through clearing areas from explosive devices.
 
Basma Qaddour
 
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