Japan Funds Mine Clearance Operations in North Lebanon

In the context of the continuous support of demining operations in Lebanon, the Government of Japan will grant 579,281 U.S dollars to Handicap International Federation (HI). On January 31, 2020, Ambassador OKUBO Takeshi signed a grant contract with Caroline Duconseille, President of the HI.

At the signing ceremony, President Duconseille expressed the HI’s appreciation for Japan’s continuous supports. Ambassador Okubo expressed his strong willingness to continue to support demining initiatives in Lebanon and his hope that Japan’s support would have positive repercussions on the lives of those affected in the region. 

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