(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 2. The European Unionserves as Azerbaijan's main partner in demining, Ambassador of theEU to Azerbaijan Peter Michalko told reporters, Trend reports.
"The European Union is the most important supporter ofAzerbaijan in its demining efforts. We have long-term cooperationin this field. The EU has been with Azerbaijan since the firstyears of its independence, supporting people in various domains,including issues related to IDPs, food security, improving housingconditions, and expanding economic cooperation," he said.
Michalko highlighted that the EU is presently continuing itsefforts in demining and is also planning to introduce additionalmeasures to support Azerbaijan in this regard.
"We will soon initiate the implementation of new measures to aidAzerbaijan in demining efforts. The EU acknowledges the paramountimportance of this issue to Azerbaijan. We are deeply saddened bythe news of individuals who have fallen victim to landmines,resulting in fatalities or injuries and wreaking havoc on theirlives and families. Our commitment is to extend our support andenhance efforts in all facets of mine action," he said.
According to him, EU activities also include mine riskeducation, which is especially important now that people havestarted to return to liberated territories, as well as support formine victims.
"Many EU institutions and member states are providing theirsupport to Azerbaijan. And this is not only financial assistancebut also expertise," he added.
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