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Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday called upon countries, who are heavily investing in Myanmar, to come forward for a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis for their own interests.
"If this problem is not resolved, you have seen many countries in the Asia Pacific and the Bay of Bengal -- their attractions have increased and made investments, enhancing trade. This investment will be hurt if there are terrorist activities," Momen told reporters after a seminar, reports UNB.
Diplomats World, a publication that deals with cultural, legal, regional, global security, politics, and various other issues, hosted the seminar titled "Rohingya Repatriation: A Pathway to Peace, Stability and Harmony in the Bay of Bengal Region" at a city hotel.
The minister said if the Rohingyas who are frustrated succumb to terrorism, major investments by some countries in the whole region would be at risk.
"If there is a commitment, if there is a will, they can do it. It is the commitment that is lacking on the part of our global leadership. There is lip service, unfortunately," he added.
The foreign minister, however, said he always remains hopeful and mentioned that both the US and China have engaged in senior-level focal point for resolving the Rohingya issue.
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