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Bangladesh has discussed the modalities and objectives of the upcoming International Conference on the Rohingya Crisis, to be convened by the UN in 2025 as per a UN General Assembly consensus resolution adopted this year.
Dr. Khalilur Rahman, High Representative of the Chief Adviser on Rohingya Crisis and Priority Issues, met Ambassador Philemon Yang, the President of the UN General Assembly (PGA), in New York and discussed the issue, according to a message here on Tuesday.
The idea of such a conference was initiated by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus during his statement in the UN General Assembly in September 2024, to find out a sustainable and peaceful solution of the Rohingya issue. During the discussion on Monday, Rahman expressed Bangladesh's willingness to fully assist the UN for holding the conference.
He informed Ambassador Yang that keen interest is already being raised among the international community about the conference and its outcome. He apprised the PGA about latest political developments in the region; and Bangladesh government's willingness and efforts towards effective engagement with and cooperation from all parties concerned for sustainable repatriation of the forcibly displaced Rohingyas.
While stressing upon the need for early repatriation of the forcibly displaced Rohingyas which is essential for ensuring peace and stability of the whole region, the discussions also highlighted the emerging need of providing humanitarian assistance to Rakhine State in view of recent developments. PGA Ambassador Yang appreciated Bangladesh's proactive role in the UN on critical issues.
As the convenor of the International Conference, he assured of his all-out support for maximum participation and a pragmatic outcome of the conference aiming at peaceful solution of the crisis. He thanked the high representative for reaching out, and expressed willingness to work closely on the holding of the conference.
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