The New Nation - Internet Edition

A 9-member need assessment team of the Japanese government for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Cyclone Sidr arrived in Dhaka.

The team, which consists of officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation, and staffs of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), dispatched to make need assessment for the rehabilitation and reconstruction from the damage by the cyclone Sidr.

The Mission called on Dr. Mohammad Ayub Miah, Secretary, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management to exchange views on how best the Japanese government can support Bangladesh to overcome the damage caused by the cyclone. During the 9-days visit, the Mission will visit the Sidr affected areas in southwest region of Bangladesh as well as will hold discussions with other concerned officials of the Government of Bangladesh and stakeholders on various issues relating Sidr.

The government of Japan has already provided emergency relief goods worth 390,000 USD and grant assistance of 3.67 million USD through WFP, UNICEF and WHO. The result of the mission will contribute to the consideration of further necessary Japanese support in this area.