KYIV, Apr 30 – Ukraine is working to increase the engagement of women in the activities of mine action operators, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko, who is also the Economy Minister of Ukraine, has said.

"Ukraine has limited resources in mine action. We need a large mine clearance operator, more equipment, and training for deminers. The government is considering issues of state funding for private operators, which will increase the number of such companies on the Ukrainian market, as well as interest international companies to actively join the process of demining Ukrainian lands," the press service of the Economy Ministry quoted the minister as saying at a meeting with Canada's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security Jacqueline O'Neill.