Salahuddin for stronger international role in Rohingya repatriation

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday called for stronger and sustained engagement by the international community to resolve the protracted Rohingya crisis and ensure dignified repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals to their homeland.

"The crisis could only be resolved by ensuring that Rohingyas return to Myanmar with citizenship rights, dignity and security," he said.

The minister made the remarks during a courtesy meeting with a delegation of the United Kingdom Parliament's All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Rohingya at his office in the Ministry of Home Affairs at Bangladesh Secretariat.

British MP Imran Hussain led the delegation, said a home ministry press release.

Other members included Hassan Uzzaman Khan, Councillor, Mohammad Tahmid Marzouq Morshed, Parliamentary Researcher; and Altaf Hussain, Head of Fundraising at Orphans In Need.

During the meeting, the two sides held detailed discussions on resolving the Rohingya crisis, ensuring the dignified repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals and the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the Rohingya issue at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Salahuddin Ahmed stressed the need for continued multidimensional diplomatic initiatives at the international level to find a lasting solution to the crisis.

He called upon the international community to play a stronger and more effective role in creating conditions for the safe, voluntary and dignified return of Rohingyas to their homeland.

Members of the British delegation also reaffirmed their commitment to advocating justice for the Rohingya community and mobilising greater support from the international community.

Relevant officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs were present at the meeting.