Embassy personnel meet locals in Maungtaw

December 6, 2017

Embassy staff led by Mr. David Galbraith, First Secretary of the US Embassy and other diplomats from the embassies of Britain and Australia and from the Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) arrived in Maungtaw to meet with local people.

The first secretary and party went to see first-hand the situation on the ground several months after the 25 August terrorist attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) extramist terronists. The group saw efforts being carried out by the State in the area — provisions of foods and other commodities needed by those who returned — and tasks of implementation of resettlement, it was learnt. The first secretary and party met with young volunteers from the programme 20 Days Youth for the People in Koetankauk village, Rathedaung township and Inndin village in Maungtaw Township and local nationals, asking about their health and welfare. In the afternoon, they visited the construction of a new Mro village in Kaigyi along with harvest, winnowing and drying systems. The party will stay for three days to observe responsible officials and regional officers and witness activities being carried out on the ground.

News Team

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar