 Commends outstanding work of Red Cross Volunteers Urges Private Sector engagement in long-term rehabilitation
Mumbai, MAH, India, January 10, 2005 (Xtvworld.Com) -- Mr.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of the Foundation for International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies visited the tsunami hit areas in Sri Lanka and
met with the afflicted people yesterday. He was deeply moved by the tragic loss
of human life and harrowing destruction.
Mr. Ambani went to the tsunami affected areas near Negombo and later had
discussions with the staff and volunteers of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
working in these areas.
Mr. Ambani was accompanied by Mr. Juan Manuel Suarez Del Toro Rivero, President
and Mr.Murli Deora, Vice President of the International Federation for Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies, Geneva, Switzerland.
“The volunteers and staff of the Red Cross and Red Crescent are carrying out
brave and outstanding work under most difficult and tragic circumstances”. Mr.
Ambani said after his visit.
“Their humanity, dedication and commitment to alleviating the traumatic human
suffering of afflicted population is commendable”, Mr. Ambani added.
Across the Indian Ocean rim, livelihoods, infrastructure and markets have been
devastated. We must address the long-term consequences of the disaster. The
socio-economic recovery from this disaster demands sustained and long-term
interventions”, he said.
During exchange of views with Sri Lankan authorities including the Prime
Minister of Sri Lanka, Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa, Mr. Ambani underlined the
importance of engaging the private sector in the medium and long-term recovery
and rehabilitation programmes.
Mr.Ambani observed that there is a need to mobilize additional resources to
augment the existing efforts of relief and rehabilitation, having had first-hand
experiences of natural calamities in the manufacturing locations of Reliance.
Mr.Murli Deora, Vice President of the International Federation for Red Cross and
Red Crescent Societies who accompanied Mr.Ambani said “The Red Cross has already
raised over USD 500 million and is on target to raise USD 1 billion. The people
of India are solidly behind the Sri Lankan people in this hour of need”.
For further information, please contact:
Mumbai:
Jimmy Mogal, Ph: +91 22 3038 5128 jimmy.mogal@relianceinfo.com
Delhi:
Anjali Kumar, Ph: +91 11 3033 2541, anjali.kumar@relianceinfo.com
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