India to cooperate with Japan, Russia in disaster management

[Aepsilons]

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has assured Japan and Russia of "bilateral cooperation in disaster management" during bilateral meetings at the 3rd UN World Conference on disaster risk reduction, an official said.

The home minister exchanged views in bilateral meetings with ministers of Japan and Russia at the UN World Conference in Sendai in Japan, it was stated in a statement in New Delhi on Sunday.

Congratulating Japanese minister Eriko Yamatani for disaster management, Singh assured her of "India's support in achieving a forward looking substantive outcomes from the conference".

Singh noted the exemplary courage and resilience of the people of Japan and expressed solidarity in their reconstruction efforts after the Japan earthquake of March 2011.

Yamatani acknowledged contribution of the 46-member Indian National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), which was one of the foreign teams to arrive in Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011.

"The two ministers exchanged views on possible bilateral cooperation in the area of disaster management, police training and modernization," the statement said.

The home minister also met the Russian minister for civil defence Puchkov Vladimir Andreyevich and exchanged views on enhancing the ongoing cooperation in dealing with emergency situations, natural disasters as well as encouraging greater institutional linkages between research and training institutes in the area of disaster management.

"The two ministers also discussed possible use for space-based technologies for averting natural disasters and their management," said the statement.

The home minister also visited the town of Onagawa, where India's NDRF team assisted the Japanese authorities in their search and rescue mission from March 26 to April 7, 2011 after a tsunami ravaged the area.

He was received by Onagawa mayor Yoshiaki Suda, who briefed him on the devastation caused by the earthquake and the resultant 20-metre-high Tsunami.

"The mayor expressed appreciation for the contribution of the Indian NDRF and called it as an empowering force," the statement said.



India to cooperate with Japan, Russia in disaster management - www.indianweekender.co.nz

 

[Hindustani78]

some pictures

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh meeting the Japanese Minister for Disaster Management, Ms. Eriko Yamatani on the sidelines of 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, in Sendai, Japan on March 15, 2015.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh meeting the Russian Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Mr. Puchkov Vladimir Andreyevich on the sidelines of 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, in Sendai, Japan on March 15, 2015.

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh Chairing the round table meeting on ‘International Cooperation in Support of a Post 2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction’ at 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, in Sendai, Japan on March 15, 2015.

 

[Aepsilons]

The facial expression of the Japanese and Indian ministers speaks a thousand words.

Dichotimize it with the Russian side, note the awkward body posture.

 

[East or West India Best]

Union minister is one of the ugliest guys I've ever seen, no offense to him.

 

[BoQ77]

I regret that Sochi winter Olympic game turn to another Moscow summer Olympic games (1980 ).
East Ukraine instead of Afghanistan.

I expect a lot for the relationship between Russia and Japan, before that.

My pencil box at the time has this logo

 

[Tractor]

In my view I see two Indian sitting together.
And this showing Orientals and aliens.

 

[Hindustani78]

In my view I see two Indian sitting together.
And this showing Orientals and aliens.

I see only one Indian who is union home minister.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh meeting the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Ms. Margareta Wahlstrom, during the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, in Sendai, Japan.

India to Host First Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction - The Times of India

Mar 17, 2015, 07.59 PM IST

NEW DELHI: India will host the first Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction of the post-2015 era, union home minister Rajnath Singh announced on Tuesday. The minister made the statement during the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction being held in Sendai, Japan from March 14-18. He said the Indian government will take lead in hosting the conference in 2016 in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

The Ministerial Conference is set to endorse a Regional Implementation Plan of the new post-2015 framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). This will form a key element of the initial global effort to implement the new framework. Singh said the decision demonstrated India's strong commitment and leadership in the area of DRR in the Asia region.

"One of the biggest challenges we are facing is promoting risk-sensitive development and reduction of impacts of disasters to protect the development gains," said Singh. He requested participating countries to begin dialogue so that the Asian regional implementation plan for the post-2015 DRR framework can be agreed.

In hosting the conference, Singh said India is looking forward to showcasing its measures to mainstream DRR in development policies at all levels. On behalf of the Government of India, he pledged full support to the post-2015 Framework, its goals and priorities. He said India is committed to work with countries in the region and beyond in building resilient nations and communities, through capacity building and training in association with UN Office for DRR.

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Margareta Wahlstrom congratulated India's decision to host the conference. She said that with India's strong support and leadership, the region can take a leap in implementing the post-2015 framework for DRR.

 

[Ragnar]

And this showing Orientals and aliens.

 

[Aepsilons]

The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Margareta Wahlstrom congratulated India's decision to host the conference. She said that with India's strong support and leadership, the region can take a leap in implementing the post-2015 framework for DRR.

Excellent, indeed !

 

[Azizam]

Sorry for the off topic question. Why can't South Asian politicians wear a suit and look professional?

 

[SrNair]

Because we still love and like to follow our own tradition and culture .Though you can see the HM with suit in one photo.



On topic :Japanese are the real champions in the disaster management .We didnt felt the wrath of the nature likr that of the Japanese who always troubled with earth quake and Tsunami .

Sorry for the off topic question. Why can't South Asian politicians wear a suit and look professional?

 

[maniac@666]

Sorry for the off topic question. Why can't South Asian politicians wear a suit and look professional?

does a suit wearing =professionals?it ain't colonial times anymore.Will you leave your mother tongue for english to look more professional?even french president, german chancellor and russian president speak in french,german and russian except their dress culture because it's same but for other countries it's not same.Be proud to what you are not immitate others.

 

[Echo_419]

The facial expression of the Japanese and Indian ministers speaks a thousand words.

Dichotimize it with the Russian side, note the awkward body posture.

We value our unique relationship with both Russia & Japan
On topic
More cooperation is better

Sorry for the off topic question. Why can't South Asian politicians wear a suit and look professional?

So what now South Asian clothes don't look professional
Srsly man you need to shun this attitude

 

[Aepsilons]

Because we still love and like to follow our own tradition and culture .Though you can see the HM with suit in one photo.



On topic :Japanese are the real champions in the disaster management .We didnt felt the wrath of the nature likr that of the Japanese who always troubled with earth quake and Tsunami .

You are too kind, my friend. I just am happy to see the Indian HM, Excellency Mr. Singh form such rapid and successful rapport with Japanese Minister, Madam Yamatani. I know that there will be more cooperation between Japan and India in terms of disaster preparation and disaster relief operations because of the enriching ties between our two nations.

Congratulations, again, on India's successful hosting of the UN Conference.