Union Minister for Immigration and Population U Myint Kyaing received United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Resident Representative to Myanmar Ms. Noriko Takagi at the ministry in Nay Pyi Taw on 18 May.
The meeting was attended by the Union minister, Deputy Minister and officials. The ministry and UNHCR have been working together for the re-acceptance of displaced persons from Rakhine state for many years. Currently, the ministry and UNDP-UNHCR signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and the MoU needs to be extended in order to continue cooperation. Due to broadcasts and statements by some foreign organizations and some foreign media without knowing the actual situation on the ground, there were hindrances and delays. The Government has been making consistent efforts for the success of the repatriation of people who left their homes in Rakhine state. In addition to the resettlement of displaced persons, UNHCR will also provide assistance to areas affected by the recent cyclone. The ministry and UNHCR cordially and frankly discussed and exchanged views regarding the possibility of finding solutions, it is reported.
Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar (19-5-2023)
- The Government has been making consistent efforts for the success of the repatriation of people who left their homes in Rakhine state. In addition to the resettlement of displaced persons, UNHCR will also provide assistance to areas affected by the recent cyclone. The ministry and UNHCR cordially and frankly discussed and exchanged views regarding the possibility of finding solutions.