Dr. Choomjet Karnjanakesorn, General Manager of the APTERR Secretariat, attended the handover ceremonies of additional 3,000-MT rice generously contributed by the Republic of Korea in response to Myanmar’s urgent request for further rice assistance. The contribution will support more than 400,000 beneficiaries affected by the devastating earthquakes as they continue their recovery and rebuilding efforts.
During the two-day handover ceremonies, Union Minister for the Minister for the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation of Myanmar, U Min Naung, joined the ceremony for the distribution of 1,020 MT of rice in Nay Pyi Taw on 23 February 2026, while Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung received 1,620 MT of rice for distribution on 22 February 2026. The remaining 210 MT will be allocated to support affected people in Sagaing Region and another 150 MT will be released to Shan State.
In response to the immediate needs, 3,000 metric tons of rice were generously provided by the Republic of Korea to support earthquake relief efforts last year. Recognising the persistent needs on the ground, Korea has further extended its assistance with an additional 3,000 metric tons, which is going to be handed over this year, bringing its total support for the destructive earthquakes in Myanmar to 6,000 metric tons.
This meaningful contribution demonstrates the spirit of regional cooperation and shared responsibility that defines APTERR. It reflects the collective commitment of ASEAN Plus Three member countries to stand together in times of crisis and to ensure reliable and timely food assistance for those most in need.
In addition, the APTERR Secretariat also visited the warehouses of the Department of Agriculture (DOA) of Myanmar to inspect Korea’s 2,000 MT of rice, which has been pre-positioned in the country to ensure rapid and timely emergency response when disaster occur.
