New IFRC head of delegation presents credentials to state minister

Newly appointed International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Head of Delegation in Bangladesh Seval Güzelkılınç presented her Letter of Credence to State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir in Dhaka on Monday.

The meeting reaffirmed the IFRC’s commitment to strengthening humanitarian cooperation with Bangladesh.

Güzelkılınç handed over the letter to the state minister at his office on 9 November 2026.

During the meeting, Kobir expressed the government’s interest in further strengthening cooperation with the IFRC and acknowledged its contribution to building the capacity of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS).

He appreciated the IFRC’s prompt response to the floods and landslides in July 2026 and stressed the need for stronger disaster preparedness and anticipatory action.

Highlighting the growing humanitarian needs of Rohingyas and host communities amid declining resources, the state minister urged the IFRC to mobilise its global network to ensure the continuation of essential assistance.

He reiterated that the early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar remains the only viable solution to the crisis.

Güzelkılınç thanked the government for its continued support and reaffirmed the IFRC’s commitment to working closely with Bangladesh.

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She outlined her priorities, which include strengthening humanitarian services, building community resilience, improving disaster response and enhancing institutional cooperation.

The state minister assured her of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ full cooperation and support in carrying out the IFRC’s humanitarian activities in Bangladesh.