Adviser on Disaster Management and Relief, Farooq E Azam, was met by IWAMA Kiminori, Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh in his office at the Secretariat on Wednesday (09 October 2024).
During this time, the recent and ongoing floods in Bangladesh, various development projects in Bangladesh, forcibly displaced Myanmar citizens were discussed between the two sides.
The adviser said that the government is trying to procure speed boats capable of moving in low water for flood-affected areas. Many rural roads were damaged by the floods and Herring expressed hope for Japan’s involvement in the bond road issue. IWAMA Kiminori discusses how to secure more aid here in Bangladesh following the recent devastating floods. Also inquired about flood rehabilitation plan. He discussed disaster sheltering activities, first aid, disaster early warning system, various priority issues. Farooq e Azam urged Japan to hold more talks with ASEAN countries on Rohingya repatriation from Bangladesh. He replied to the ambassador’s question about the law and order situation in Cox’s Bazar and said that due to the situation in the country, the attention on the Rohingya population was relaxed in August, but the situation is very good at present. The situation will improve further in the future. The ambassador praised Bangladesh for providing shelter to the forcibly displaced citizens of Myanmar in Bangladesh. Besides, he gratefully recalled the humanitarian contribution of the international community for the Rohingya people. Senior officials of the ministry were present.