As part of its efforts to elevate the Rohingya issue to the highest level of global attention, Bangladesh is set to convene a high-level event during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
“We hope that the honourable prime minister will participate as a keynote speaker [at the high-level event]. This will consolidate international support for the Rohingya crisis and repatriation,” Khalilur said.
With the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All", the 81st UNGA session began on September 8.
The general debate of the 81st session, where world leaders make statements outlining their positions and priorities in the context of complex and interconnected global challenges, will be held from September 22 to 28.
Bangladesh believes that the Rohingya crisis originated in Myanmar and its sustainable solution lies within Myanmar, Khalilur said.
The BNP-led government is committed to ensuring a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis and the speedy, safe repatriation of displaced Rohingyas.
“We are raising the Rohingya crisis with utmost importance in international forums, including the United Nations, to bring it to the centre of global discussion. High-level contacts are ongoing with friendly countries, donor countries and international organisations,” he added.
The prime minister has raised this issue with importance during his visits to China and Malaysia, he said.
“Instead of taking initiative, the crisis was limited to show-off activities, which, to put it more tragically, the previous fascist government prolonged and complicated the effective diplomatic efforts for the repatriation of the Rohingya,” Khalilur claimed.
“Our government does not see this crisis as a matter of political campaigning. Rather, we consider this crisis as a serious issue of national interest, security and humanitarian responsibility of Bangladesh,” he added.
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