Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin today expressed hope that the upcoming High-Level Conference on the Rohingya crisis, to be held in New York under the aegis of the UN, would offer innovative solutions.
A ministry press release said he made the remarks after UNHCR Executive Committee Chair Ambassador Marcelo Vazquez-Bermudez met him at the foreign ministry here.
During the meeting, they discussed the Rohingya crisis, highlighting funding shortages, Myanmar’s political situation, the UN Secretary-General’s recent visit to Bangladesh, and efforts for the repatriation of Rohingya people.
They emphasized the urgent need for enhanced international support to address the crisis effectively.
The Foreign Secretary emphasized Bangladesh’s continuous diplomatic efforts.
The Foreign Secretary highlighted the strain on host communities and called for greater global cooperation, stressing Bangladesh’s commitment to repatriation of the Rohingyas.
Ambassador Bermudez commended Bangladesh’s generosity in hosting such a large number of Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs), the Rohingyas, and acknowledged the probable impact of funding shortages.
He assured UNHCR and its partners would continue supporting Bangladesh through the upcoming High-Level Conference.
As part of his visit, the UNHCR Executive Committee Chair will travel to the Rohingya camps to witness the situation firsthand.
Cox’s Bazar Life Desk/BSS
