IFRC delegation head bids farewell after completing tenure in Bangladesh

Head of Delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to Bangladesh Alberto Bocanegra paid a farewell call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at her office on Sunday morning.

During the visit, Bocanegra briefed the state minister on IFRC’s key humanitarian activities and achievements during his tenure in Bangladesh, highlighting the organisation’s support in disaster preparedness, climate resilience, health services and assistance to displaced populations, the foreign ministry said in a social media post.

He expressed his sincere appreciation for the continued support and constructive cooperation extended by the government throughout his tenure.

Shama congratulated Bocanegra on the successful completion of his tenure and commended his leadership of the IFRC in Bangladesh. She appreciated the IFRC’s longstanding partnership with Bangladesh since the Liberation War and its valuable contributions to emergency response and humanitarian assistance.

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The state minister particularly expressed appreciation for the IFRC’s sustained support during natural disasters, including floods, cyclones and other climate-induced emergencies as well as its assistance to the Rohingya humanitarian response.

She underscored the importance of enhanced collaboration between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the IFRC in advancing climate resilience initiatives, with special attention to women and children.

Shama wished Bocanegra every success in his future assignments and expressed confidence that the close partnership between Bangladesh and the IFRC would continue to grow under the leadership of his successor as well.