Bangladesh wants refugee solution with Myanmar

Desk Report: Bangladesh is looking forward to work with the Myanmar`s new Myanmar leadership in a bid to find lasting solution to the next door neighbour`s refugee issue.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said this while addressing a world leaders` summit on refugee issue held under the auspices of US President Barak Obama in New York.

“We look forward to working with the new Myanmar leadership to find lasting solution to this issue. . . I`m already in touch with Aung San Suu Kyi,” she said.

For nearly three decades, she said, Bangladesh has been hosting a large number of refugees and displaced persons from Myanmar.

The premier said for the Myanmar refugees in camps, the government would keep investing in their security, health, education and skills. Improved shelter and self-reliance will be given added attention.

The Bangladesh premier urged other international partners to remain engaged in the refugee issue saying "as part of our commitment to leave no one behind, we must promote orderly, safe, regular and responsible mobility of people".

The US president organized the event titled "Leaders` Summit on Refugees" on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly at the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN headquarters on Tuesday afternoon.

Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali, PM`s Principal Secretary Md Abul Kalam Azad and Foreign Secretary Md Shahidul Huq were present.

Risingbd/Sept 21, 2016/Mukul