SL de-mining experts to help other countries?

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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Sri Lanka is looking at the possibility of sending Sri Lanka's de-mining personnel and machinery for the use of other countries in UN demining programmes.

The Economic Ministry said that Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who met with the United Nation's Resident Representative in Sri Lanka Subine Nandy, had already held talks in this regard.

Participating in the progress review meeting of the National Mine Action Programme of Sri Lanka held at the Ministry of Economic Development today, Mr. Nandy praised the de-mining activities in the north.

Mr. Nandy had further said Sri Lanka could make good progress in the mine clearing operations due to the well-coordinated efforts of the Ministry of Economic Development through its mine Action Centre, the ministry said.

Comments - 9

Shace-uk Tuesday, 14 August 2012 11:46 PM

First clear the own back yard and solve the problem in north!!! Then will think about helping others!!!!

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Powerless Wednesday, 15 August 2012 12:26 AM

Dream on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Nodrog Wednesday, 15 August 2012 12:28 AM

Great idea and a plus point for us. Our guys have been through the mill and definitely should share their expertise.

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Ganesh Wednesday, 15 August 2012 03:22 AM

Sorry Chap! The remaining mined areas never will be cleared until suitable time come to settle the southerners

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Dadoriya Wednesday, 15 August 2012 03:28 AM

The minister should be working on the sagging economy. Big talk and no action with positive results.

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Rosh Wednesday, 15 August 2012 03:42 AM

dude, come on - they were talking about De-mining staff - not de-"probleming" staff

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Nodrog Wednesday, 15 August 2012 04:48 AM

What problem in the North? You who have no intention of living in the North would like to believe that problems sill exists so you can continue to justify your refugee status in the UK.

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Rosh Wednesday, 15 August 2012 05:31 AM

Yes, coz southees wont plant land-mines but some crops to feed all SInhalese and Tamils too

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Sarneris Wednesday, 15 August 2012 05:22 AM

Think about the commissions and kickbacks this could bring to our ultra intelligent, patriotic politicians.

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