UN affiliated reps visit Kilinochchi, promise maximum support

Sandasen MARASINGHE

Representatives from international organizations operating under the United Nations, made a visit to the Security Forces Headquarters in Kilinochchi on Wednesday, to discuss future programmes which had been planned to be implemented in the Kilinochchi area.

An officer from the Security Forces Headquarters in Kilinochchi, stated that area managers of UN, UNHCR, WHO, IOM, UNDP, UNFAO, UNICEF, UNOPS and WFP organizations had met the Commander of the Security Forces Headquarters in Kilinochchi, Major General Nandana Udawatta and briefed their roles and future plans for the development and community oriented programmes.

During the meeting, the Commander SFHQ had assured his assistance and facilities to the organizations which were carrying out praiseworthy roles for the benefit of the newly resettled civilians and others residing in different areas.

He had also said that those representatives had separately produced a catalogue of varying roles and programmes that were being implemented by respective organizations in specific areas where they operate.

He further said that they had also tabled details regarding their future projects, aimed at further promoting the living standards of the civilians in Kilinochchi area. He added that those representatives had also thanked the Commander for organizing the meeting and assured their maximum support to the Security Forces in order to continue with their good work.

Major General Nandana Udawatta presided at the meeting which was attended by representatives of de-mining teams as well.