MoIP Union Minister receives UNHCR Asia-Pacific Director

 

Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing received Ms Hai Kyung Jun, Director of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau Office, and her delegation at the ministry’s reception hall in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.

They discussed the ongoing implementation of the repatriation process for displaced persons from Rakhine State under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry, UNDP, and UNHCR, the extension of the MoU’s term for continued cooperation, visa issues for UNHCR foreign staff and coordination with relevant departments for tax exemptions on imported goods.

The talks further covered arrangements for the travel and accommodation of local officials in Buthidaung and Maungtaw, as well as the ministry’s readiness to assist with any necessary preparations. They also explored plans for effective humanitarian aid delivery as Rakhine State stabilizes. Both sides exchanged views openly on the current cooperation between the Ministry and UNDP-UNHCR, ensuring that efforts would continue smoothly.

MNA/KZL

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