Bangladesh has expressed deep concern over the influx of Myanmar Nationals in recent times due to armed conflicts in Myanmar, particularly in Rakhine state.

The concern was expressed when Myanmar Ambassador to Bangladesh U Kyaw Soe Moe paid a courtesy call to Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday (Oct 6), a press release said.

During the meeting, the foreign secretary urged Myanmar to take all measures to contain armed conflict near the bordering areas of Bangladesh and the infiltration of civilian and armed personnel from Rakhine into Bangladesh.

He stressed on the need for early, voluntary, and sustainable repatriation of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals to their homeland.

In response, the Myanmar Ambassador assured that repatriation of the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in Myanmar will be commenced as soon as peace and order in Rakhine state are restored.

Both sides acknowledged the huge potential for cooperation between the two countries in areas such as trade, shipping connectivity, energy, and agriculture.

Issues of other bilateral components between the two countries were discussed at the meeting.

Ambassador Moe congratulated the Foreign Secretary on assuming the new position and wished that, during his tenure, the existing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Myanmar would be further strengthened.

The Foreign Secretary also congratulated him on his appointment as the Ambassador.

BDST: 1428 HRS, OCT 07, 2024
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