In a press release here on Tuesday, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) announced that the aid package was released by BNPB Head, Suharyanto, from the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta.
"We are responding to a request from the Myanmar government, which sought assistance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” Suharyanto remarked during the dispatch ceremony attended by representatives from related ministries and agencies.
He explained that the assistance aligns with Myanmar's needs and also serves as a testament to Indonesia’s support for a nation facing disaster.
The decision to send aid was reached during a high-level ministerial meeting held a day after the earthquake, led by Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Pratikno.
“On Sunday, we held an immediate coordination meeting under the leadership of the coordinating minister for human development, where it was decided to deliver aid to affected communities in Myanmar,” he elaborated.
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This release not only includes the USAR team but also representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Military (TNI), totaling 73 personnel.
Suharyanto highlighted that the aid for Myanmar's people is one of the largest humanitarian missions ever undertaken by Indonesia on an international level.
"The assistance provided is extensive; the TNI has mobilized its strength and resources, the Ministry of Health is preparing a health team, including specialist and general doctors, as well as medications, both from the government and private sectors," he stated.
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