ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve
ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve
To support a rapid emergency response, APTERR Secretariat General Manager Dr. Choomjet Karnjanakesorn joined the ceremonial handover and actual distribution of 400-MT rice, contributed by the Republic of Korea under Tier 3 programme, in Legazpi City, Albay Province, the Philippines on 14 August 2026.
The APTERR Secretariat, led by General Manager (GM) Dr. Choomjet Karnjanakesorn, participated in the official handover ceremony of the People’s Republic of China (P.R. China)’s 50-MT rice contribution under the APTERR Tier 3 programme. Held at the Muang Songkhla District Office on 22 June 2026, the ceremony marked the delivery of rice assistance to support the ongoing recovery of flood-affected communities in Songkhla Province, Thailand following the catastrophic flooding last year.
A total of 100 MT of rice, contributed by the People’s Republic of China (P.R. China), has been urgently released under the APTERR Tier 3 programme to assist people affected by a rare and severe hailstorm in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. This release forms part of P.R. China’s total contribution of 300 MT under Tier 3 pre-positioned programme for FY 2025, aimed enhancing emergency preparedness for timely response in Lao PDR.
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.
Dr. Choomjet Karnjanakesorn, General Manager of the APTERR Secretariat, together with Mr. Aro Kasakawa, Japanese Expert and the APTERR staff, visited southern Lao PDR during 26-28 January 2026 to participate in and monitor in the distribution of emergency rice assistance contributed by the People’s Republic of China (P.R. China), Japan and the Republic of Korea to support people affected by severe floods and landslides.
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