NEW PROJECT MANAGERS FOR DEMINING WORKING GROUP
By J. Brock (FINN)
The Joint Working Party (JWP) for carrying out a feasibility study on the clearance of land mines in the Falklands has appointed new respective project managers during a meeting, which was held on 26 and 27 October 2004 in London.
Participants in the Joint Working Group include diplomats and experts from the United Kingdom and the Republic of Argentina. The meeting took place in accordance with the understanding recorded in the Exchange of Notes of 11 October 2001, and is covered by the formula on sovereignty included in those notes.
At the meeting, the JWP considered the overall aims of the feasibility study, including its technical and financial aspects as well as its management. It was in this respect that new, as yet unknown prospective project managers were appointed.
As well as the feasibility study, understandings were reached on a number of practical measures. In fulfilment of the shared commitment to carry out the study it was also agreed to perform several tasks
The next meeting of the Joint Working Group will be held during the second quarter of 2005 in Buenos Aires.
