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BD, Japan share proposals for safe return of Rohingyas
DHAKA, Aug 7, 2018 (BSS) – Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali today said
Bangladesh and Japan have shared some proposals for the safe and sustainable
return of the Rohingyas to Myanmar as Japan has agreed to provide necessary
support to repatriation and resettlement of the Rohingyas.
“We agreed on the importance of stability in the region for building
stronger economic partnership between our two countries and early realisation
of safe and secure return of the Rohingyas is the key. Japan has agreed to
provide necessary support to realisation of repatriation and resettlement of
the Rohingyas,” he said.
The Foreign Minister said this in a joint press statement after holding a
bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono at State Guest
House Meghna this evening.
Mahmood Ali said during the meeting, they shared their views on the
process for early repatriation of the forcibly displaced people from Myanmar
and their subsequent resettlement.
“Japan understands that there is a compelling reason to create conducive
atmosphere in Rakhine State of Myanmar for safe and sustainable return of the
Rohingyas and we have shared some specific proposals in this direction,” he
said.
In response, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said they had candid
exchange of views on the situation in Rakhine State as Japan values highly
the Bangladeshi government’s general acceptance of the displaced people and
continuation of dialogue with the Myanmar government to resolve the matter.
“It’s extremely important to realise in a sustainable manner the safe,
voluntary and dignified return of the displaced people founded on the
agreements of the governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar,” Kono said,
affirming that Japan would continue to support a cooperation framework of the
two countries and to provide assistance.
Referring to the landslides and other problems being faced by Rohingyas in
Cox’s Bazar, the Japanese Foreign Minister said that Japan would steadfastly
implement assistance to the displaced people as well as the host communities.
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