Ukraine and Syria partner to clear landmines
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Ihor Bezkaravainyi, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy and Environment, signed an agreement with Mustafa Monir, Syria’s Deputy Minister for Emergency Situations and Disaster Management, to cooperate on removing landmines and restoring affected land.
The officials met in Damascus as part of an official visit to establish a framework for clearing land, developing data systems, and prioritizing areas for demining. Ukraine will share its knowledge and training in areas like non-technical surveys and quality management to aid Syria’s efforts.
Bezkaravainyi explained Ukraine wants to assist Syria because both countries face challenges from unexploded ordnance. He noted Ukraine’s successful use of drones for remote mine detection and mapping could accelerate land clearance. Monir emphasized Ukraine’s expertise would benefit Syria’s agricultural sector and contribute to global food security. Ukraine and Syria first discussed this cooperation in 2025 at the Food from Ukraine conference. Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers then approved the draft agreement in 2026, paving the way for this formal partnership.
