Afar region chief administrator meets with UN Resident Coordinator

Addis Ababa, August 28, 2023 (FBC) – The chief administrator of the Afar regional state, Awol Arba, met and held a discussion with the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia, Ramiz Alakbarov, and his delegation.

In their discussion, Mr. Awol highlighted about the emergency humanitarian assistance that should be provided to citizens who have been impacted by multiple natural and man-made disasters in the region.

The regional government is undertaking social and economic infrastructures building activities in order to sustainably avert the challenges of the people of the region, the regional administrator noted.

Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia, Ramiz Alakbarov, on his part, confirmed that the United Nations will work closely with the government and people of the region to solve the challenges faced by the people of the region.