Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn met with the members of Rakhine ethnic associations at the Yangon Region government office yesterday.
Speaking at the event, the Union minister said assistance will be provided to Rakhine people who are currently in Yangon for various reasons, and such assistance is a gesture of goodwill from the Prime Minister to ethnic people. After the Mandalay earthquake, the rescue and recovery measures were undertaken under the leadership of the Prime Minister, and all the difficulties can be overcome with unity in the future.
The government and the entire people supported in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha in Rakhine State, and all tried to reach a better level than the original level following the guidance of the Prime Minister.
He continued that the development of a nation depends on its stability, and all should show a patriotic spirit through collaboration while leading to development from tranquillity. The food ration for two months will be presented to the displaced Rakhine people. The Head of the State makes efforts to bring back stability in quake-affected areas and internally displaced people and provides the necessary support for the displaced people.
Members of the associations reported on the different matters, and the Union minister and Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein coordinated the discussion. After the meeting, they cordially met with the members.
