The German Government signed an agreement with UNDP to provide EUR 250,000 to support the operations of the Lao National Unexploded Ordnance Programme (UXO Lao) in Luangprabang Province for 2011. The agreement was signed by Mr. Wolfgang Joachim Thoran, Chargé d'Affaires (a.i.), German Embassy to Lao PDR and Mr. Minh Pham, UNDP Resident Representative. The signing was witnessed by UXO Lao National Program Director Mr. Bounpone Sayasenh and Lao Government officials.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Thoran said, “This contribution adds to over 11 Million Euros, in excess of 15 million US dollars, by which Germany has supported the Lao PDR and its people trying to deal with the plight of UXO since 1992. Germany is proud to be associated with UXO Lao and the UNDP and is very happy with the results of this cooperation achieved so far.”

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