Dhaka expresses deep concern to Myanmar over new Rohingya influx

Dhaka 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.

The concerned was expressed when Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh U Kyaw
Soe Moe paid a courtesy call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at Ministry
of Foreign Affairs on Sunday, said a press release here.

During the meeting, the foreign secretary urged to Myanmar to take all
measures to contain armed conflict near the bordering areas of Bangladesh and
infiltration of civilian and armed personnel from Rakhine into Bangladesh.

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

In response, Myanmar 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.

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.

Foreign Secretary also congratulated him on his appointment as the
Ambassador. (BSS)