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BSS, Dhaka25 May, 2021
President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Volkan Bozker on Tuesday highly appreciated Bangladesh's efforts for Rohingyas in Bhasan Char saying it will be another example to the world on how to deal with refugees.
"This would be another example to the world on how to deal with refugees," he said in a joint media briefing at Foreign Service Academy.
The UNGA President said he could not visit Bhasan Char but he saw a video on Bhasan Char and acknowledged the high-level works in Bhasan Char including precautions and safety measures.
UNGA President Bozker will visit Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar district to meet Rohingyas on Wednesday before heading for Pakistan.
He will make a statement after visiting Rohingya camps.
Before the briefing, he had a meeting with Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen at the same venue.
"We discussed Rohingya issue and we had very fruitful discussions on SDG 17 and peacekeeping operations. “
The UNGA President said Bangladesh's role in the UN peacekeeping operations is very much appreciated.
He said Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is really leader in climate issue.
The UNGA President arrived here early morning Tuesday on a brief visit to discuss global issues including the Rohingya one.
Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen received him at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
He met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Gonobhaban at 10:30am before his meeting with Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen.
He will observe the “vital work” undertaken by the UN Resident Coordinator and the UNHCR Representative.
He will also meet the United Nations Country Team.
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