Union
Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr. Win Myat Aye led a
delegation to Bangladesh to visit the Ukhia IDP camp in Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong,
and met with the district commissioner.
Dr.
Win Myat Aye and his delegation were accompanied by Myanmar Ambassador to
Bangladesh U Lwin Oo when they arrived in Ukhia IDP camp’s guest hall to meet
with the district commissioner and UN representatives. They were briefed on the
resettlement, food supply, and healthcare provided in the camp. The Union
Minister and UEHRD Chief Coordinator Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet explained the
reason for their visit and noted that they are ready for the repatriation process
of IDPs.
Afterwards,
the Union Minister met with IDPs in the camp and explained to them about the
development process in Rakhine, based on suggestions by the Rakhine Advisory
Commission, the readiness for the repatriation process from Myanmar’s side, the
humanitarian aid provided in Rakhine, the UEHRD’s resettlement project, the
registration for national verification cards and its benefits, the freedom to
travel, housing projects, vocational training, easy access to education and
healthcare, and the ongoing process of closing IDP camps that were established
in 2012.
The
Union Minister also explained to the IDPs that they were here to provide
assistance to IDPs who wish to return to Myanmar before the rainy season sets
in, and to help with any problems they may be facing in the host country. He
also told them they are ready for the repatriation process to begin.
This
was followed by the Union Minister, Dr. Aung Tun Thet, Myanmar Women’s Affair
Federation Chairperson Dr. Thet Thet Zin and officials meeting individually
with the IDPs and discussing various matters. The Myanmar delegation then
toured the camp on motor vehicles.
Thura
Zaw
Ref;
The Global New Light of Myanmar
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