Today, Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin said he hoped the next UN-sponsored High-Level Conference in New York would provide creative answers to the Rohingya problem.
According to a ministry press release, he made the comments at a meeting with Ambassador Marcelo Vazquez-Bermudez, chair of the UNHCR Executive Committee, at the foreign ministry here.
The UN Secretary-General’s recent visit to Bangladesh, Myanmar’s political situation, the Rohingya crisis—with a focus on financing shortages—and efforts to repatriate Rohingya people were all topics of discussion during the meeting.
They emphasized on the urgent need for enhanced international support to effectively address the crisis.
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 probable impact of funding shortages.
He assured that UNHCR and its partners would continue supporting Bangladesh, including 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.
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