Senior Correspondent, bdnews24.com
Published: 2016-11-24
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali has told Dhaka-based diplomats about the government’s concerns over the influx of Rakhine Muslims into Bangladesh despite the border guards’ efforts to stop the flow.
He briefed them on the evolving situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh-Myanmar relations at State Guest House Padma on Thursday.
Published: 2016-11-24
Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali has told Dhaka-based diplomats about the government’s concerns over the influx of Rakhine Muslims into Bangladesh despite the border guards’ efforts to stop the flow.
He briefed them on the evolving situation in Myanmar and Bangladesh-Myanmar relations at State Guest House Padma on Thursday.
Ambassadors, high commissioners, heads of diplomatic missions, including the USA, EU, UK, Canada, Norway, Denmark, India and China and from the UNRC, IOM and UNHCR attended the briefing.
The foreign minister apprised the diplomatic community of the steps that the government had taken to establish and maintain friendly relations with Myanmar, particularly with the newly elected NLD government through engagements at different levels.
He informed them about the cooperation that Bangladesh had provided to Myanmar since the terrorist attacks took place at the border guard posts of Myanmar on Oct 9.
“As a responsible neighbour, Bangladesh not only condemned the attack, but also provided critical assistance to the government of Myanmar by apprehending suspects and sharing intelligence,” the diplomats were told.
The foreign minister added that Bangladesh had already requested the government of Myanmar to take appropriate measures so that the Muslim minorities are not forced to take shelter across the border.
The Myanmar ambassador in Dhaka was called to the foreign ministry on Wednesday and was conveyed Bangladesh’s concerns over the issue.
During the discussion, the representatives of the diplomatic community acknowledged that there was a need for increased assistance to the affected people, the foreign ministry said in a media statement.
The foreign minister apprised the diplomatic community of the steps that the government had taken to establish and maintain friendly relations with Myanmar, particularly with the newly elected NLD government through engagements at different levels.
He informed them about the cooperation that Bangladesh had provided to Myanmar since the terrorist attacks took place at the border guard posts of Myanmar on Oct 9.
“As a responsible neighbour, Bangladesh not only condemned the attack, but also provided critical assistance to the government of Myanmar by apprehending suspects and sharing intelligence,” the diplomats were told.
The foreign minister added that Bangladesh had already requested the government of Myanmar to take appropriate measures so that the Muslim minorities are not forced to take shelter across the border.
The Myanmar ambassador in Dhaka was called to the foreign ministry on Wednesday and was conveyed Bangladesh’s concerns over the issue.
During the discussion, the representatives of the diplomatic community acknowledged that there was a need for increased assistance to the affected people, the foreign ministry said in a media statement.
They expressed their willingness to contribute, if requested.
The UN resident coordinator expressed ‘serious concern’ at the continuously deteriorating situation in the Rakhine state due to disproportionate reprisal actions by the Myanmar military.
The foreign minister sought support from the international community to resolve this longstanding challenge, including the current crisis.
He urged the diplomats to sensitise their governments to the problem so that a coordinated approach could be taken to address the issue.
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