The current military government of Myanmar has agreed to honour all the previous agreements signed between Bangladesh and Myanmar, and has conveyed willingness to take back Rohingyas living in Bangladesh after verification, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said on Thursday.
“That’s good news, but there is no specific date,” Momen said.
The foreign minister also said that the Chinese side is yet come up with good news on Rohingya repatriation but they are continuing their efforts to that end. He was talking to reporters after his meeting with Chinese Ambassador Li Jiming on Thursday.
“My discussion today focused on Myanmar and the Rohingya issues,” the foreign minister said.
The hour-long meeting was held at the State Guesthouse Padma. The foreign minister briefed media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs later.
Momen said, “They (China) are facilitators, not decision-makers. We are requesting them again and again.”
The foreign minister said Rohingyas are a priority issue for Bangladesh. “We need a quick and sustainable solution to the crisis.”
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