A discussion aimed at expediting the demining programme implemented under the Housing, Construction and Water Supply Ministry was held on Tuesday (4) at the Parliament complex under the chairpersonship of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Minister Dr Susil Ranasinghe. The discussion focused on increasing the number of trained military personnel deployed for demining operations to 500 and providing the necessary resources and support required to accelerate the clearance process. The programme, which is currently recognised as one of the most successful demining initiatives in the world, is expected to be further expedited with the aim of declaring Sri Lanka a landmine-free country within the next few years.