UN to continue to support Azerbaijan’s specialists in mine clearance efforts

“We do hope that the trilateral declaration signed on 10 November will give an impetus to the establishment of lasting peace in the South Caucasus and usher a new era leading to peace and cooperation,” UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Vladanka Andreeva said at a meeting with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Report informs referring to AzerTag.

“The UN supported the government in assessing the needs of the Karabakh region in December. We immediately raised $1 million to help ANAMA clear mines in six districts along the previous line of contact. We will continue to support national specialists in mine clearance, because we understand that this is a priority. At the same time, the UN is working with the World Bank, the European Union and other international partners to establish a fund to coordinate training for ANAMA and ensure that the demining process is carried out in accordance with the highest standards. We remain committed to supporting efforts to ensure the safe and dignified return of IDPs to the region. Taking a step forward, on 1 March, we signed a new Framework Document on Cooperation between the UN and Azerbaijan, a new pact. We have set ambitious goals for the next five years. In fact, we want to support inclusive growth and work with young people to develop their skills in the labor market. We would also like to support the government’s initiatives to build a greener economy and strengthen the capacity of institutions in the areas of healthcare, social protection, education and justice,” Andreeva said.