NORWEGIAN PARLIAMENTARY (STORTINGET) DELEGATION TO NPA VIETNAM’S OPERATIONS SITE IN THUA THIEN HUE
On Wednesday morning, 22 January 2025, a Norwegian Parliamentary (Stortinget) delegation led by Ms. Aslaug Sem-Jacobsen, leader of the Asia’s delegation of the Norwegian Parliament paid a visit to NPA Vietnam’s operations site in Phong Dien township, Hue city. Accompanying the delegation were the Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam, Ms. Hilde Solbakken, and Members of Parliament representing various political parties in Norway.
During the field visit, the delegation was briefed on NPA's operations procedures and learned how the organization has incorporated environment and climate resiliency considerations, and women empowerment into our humanitarian mine action work in Hue over the past 15 years.
Joining the field visit were representatives of the local authorities and NPA’s partners in Hue. Their feedbacks emphasized the programme's successes in both safeguarding community well-being and facilitating local socio-economic development.
Ms. Aslaug Sem-Jacobsen highly praised the effectiveness of NPA Vietnam's operations in Hue, which have brought safety to local residents, allowing them to confidently farm and raise livestock on their land. She reaffirmed Norway's ongoing commitment to supporting NPA's vital humanitarian mission in the region."
This meaningful visit has also marked the end of our Lunar year of the Dragon. We wish everyone a new year of the Snake filled with good health and successes. In 2025, we commit to continuing our humanitarian mine action efforts in Vietnam to contribute to the peace and prosperity of the local people.
NPA Vietnam would like to thank the Governments of Norway, the United States, and the Federal Republic of Germany for your crucial financial support to enable our humanitarian mission in Vietnam.
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