EU ambassador meets flood refugees
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EU Ambassador to Myanmar Roland Kobia yesterday paid a visit to Kawa Township in Bago Region, to meet with around 300 flood refugees, according a statement from the European Union.
During the meeting with flood refugees, Kobia - le had discussions with the refugees of Kyank Tan and Kamar Kale villages on the situation, needs and longer-term development difficulties of local people there.
He also thanked the monks of the Kamar Kale Ywar Oo Kyaung Monastery in Kawa Township for hosting all the flood refugees, providing shelter and food.
The European Union in Myanmar has witnessed the sufferings of the victims of recent floods across the country including Bago Region and wanted to share the plights of flood refugees so that EU can effectively consider the needs of flood victims through its programmes across the country.
