Germany: We have supported mine clearance projects in Iraq with more than $100 million

Baghdad-INA  
The Chargé d'Affaires of the German Embassy in Baghdad, Maximilian Rasch, said, in a speech during the launching ceremony of the National Strategic Plan for Mine Action, which was attended by the correspondent of the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "His country has been and remains an active contributor to mine clearance efforts in many areas in Iraq." Indicating that, "his country began in 2016 financing and implementing mine clearance projects with more than $100 million in Iraq only."
He added, "The mine-clearing process needs relentless efforts and continuous work, and during the past years many of it have been removed," pointing out, "Mine-clearing is very important for Iraq."
Rasch pointed out, "His country will not leave Iraq alone in its long struggle with mine removal, and will continue to support and reinforce the efforts to stabilize Iraq, and there is an effective response by the Iraqi government in various fields, including mine clearance."
  "The Iraqi government has allocated 16 million dollars to finance the removal of mines in the country," expecting to double the amount allocated for mine removal. Rasch said.
Rasch stated, "Iraq's partners and donors continue to provide support and advice in mine clearance."