Ukhiya, Oct 19 (V7N) – A high-level German delegation comprising 30 members from the Federal Academy for Security Policy and various government agencies visited the Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar, on Sunday afternoon to assess ongoing humanitarian operations.

The delegation, led by Dr. Elic Baumann, a senior official of the German Federal Ministry of Finance, arrived at Camp-04 around 12:00 p.m. and toured several facilities to observe service delivery and infrastructure development. The team included representatives from the German Ministries of Economy and Climate, Agriculture, and Information Security, as well as delegates from major German corporations and institutions such as Siemens, Airbus, Bayer AG, and KfW Bank Group. Officials from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the German Embassy in Dhaka also accompanied the group.

During their visit, the delegation first inspected the registration center near Block A/1 of Camp-04, where they observed the biometric registration process, the intake system for new arrivals, and the mechanisms for service distribution. They also visited the “Safe Plus Two” and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distribution centers to evaluate the progress of eco-friendly energy use among camp residents.

After a short midday break, the team proceeded to Camp-04 Extension to visit the CiC office, the Livelihood and Skills Development Center, and the Shelter and Site Planning Unit. The delegation reviewed the design and quality of modern shelters built for the refugees and examined the functionality and sustainability of construction materials being used.

Concluding their visit around 3:30 p.m., the German delegation departed for Cox’s Bazar. UNHCR officials, representatives of partner NGOs, and local administrative authorities were present throughout the visit.

The visit reaffirmed Germany’s continued commitment to supporting the Rohingya humanitarian response and strengthening bilateral cooperation with Bangladesh in addressing refugee management, climate resilience, and sustainable development challenges in the region.

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