Dhaka voices 'deep concern' over new arrivals of Rohingyas; seeks early repatriation

Bangladesh has expressed "deep concern" over the new arrivals of Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in recent times due to armed conflicts in Myanmar particularly in Rakhine State.

Bangladesh also stressed the need for early, voluntary, and sustainable repatriation of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals to their homeland.

Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin conveyed this when Ambassador of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to Bangladesh Kyaw Soe Moe met him at Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday.

He urged to take all measures to contain armed conflict near the bordering areas of Bangladesh and infiltration of inhabitants and armed personnel from Myanmar into Bangladesh.

The Ambassador assured that repatriation of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in Myanmar will be commenced as soon as peace and order in Rakhine state are restored, BSS reported citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Both sides acknowledged the huge potentials of cooperation between the two countries in the areas like trade, shipping connectivity, energy, and agriculture.

Issues of other bilateral components between the two countries were discussed at the meeting.

Ambassador Moe congratulated the Foreign Secretary for assuming the new position and wished that during his tenure the existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar will be further strengthened.

The Foreign Secretary also congratulated him on his appointment as the Ambassador.