Dhaka wants quick repatriation of Rohingya refugees
Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni on Monday urged Myanmar for quick repatriation of the remaining Rohingya refugees from Nayapara and Kutupalong camps in Cox’s Bazar.
Dipu Moni made the call while Myanmar Ambassador in Dhaka Min Lwin met her at her office.
During the meeting, the Foreign Minister underlined the importance of improving connectivity between the two countries through direct air, rail and water ways.
She appreciated the progress made through the ongoing bilateral meetings under the auspices of Foreign Office Consultations, Joint Trade Commission and Joint Boundary Working Group.
Dipu Moni proposed Myanmar to reach a broader framework agreement with Bangladesh for cooperation in multifaceted areas.
She urged the envoy to persuade the Myanmar businessmen to import more Bangladesh products, including pharmaceuticals, readymade garment and jute.
The Foreign Minister renewed Bangladesh’s interest to import surplus electricity and gas from Myanmar.
Referring to the sincere efforts made by the present Bangladesh government to resolve issues with neighbouring countries on the basis of friendship and goodwill, Dipu Moni requested the new Myanmar government to come forward to avail of the goodwill and sincerity in the best interest of the two countries and their people.
Min Lwin appreciated the ideas of the Foreign Minister and said all pending issues with Bangladesh will be resolved through discussion.
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