ANAMA, UNDP agree to set up Centre of Excellence for mine action

Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have signed a declaration of intent in Zangilan City at the opening day of the 3rd International Conference on mine action, themed "Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines: Resource Mobilization for Safe and Green Future”.

The declaration of intent includes cooperation in the establishment of the Centre of Excellence in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Report informs.

The document was signed by Vugar Suleymanov, Chairman of the Board of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and Alessandra Roccasalvo, UNDP Resident Representative a.i. in Azerbaijan.

The Centre will provide national, regional, and international training and capacity building, certification, and knowledge transfer in mine action, as well as promote research and innovation in mine action to develop the latest technologies and methodologies in humanitarian demining.

The establishment of the Centre is an indicator of Azerbaijan's intention to increase its capabilities in combating mine threats and to contribute to global efforts for a mine-free world.

This initiative reflects Azerbaijan's commitment to peace, security and sustainable development, regional and global cooperation in line with both national and international aspirations.