Rohingya issue

Beijing says it has no personal interest

Japan for involvement of UN orgs

China has claimed that they have no 'personal interest' in the Rohingya issue rather they are making genuine efforts to help Bangladesh and Myanmar to resolve the issue through friendly negotiations, reports UNB.

"China has no personal interest in that issue. We are making genuine efforts to help Bangladesh and Myanmar. Our suggestion is genuine, objective and constructive," Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Zuo told reporters at a press conference.

The newly appointed envoy said there is no quick fix to the problem as it is a complicated issue having historical, ethnical and religious background.

Ambassador Zuo laid emphasis on continuous friendly interactions on this issue between Bangladesh and Myanmar and finding solutions through bilateral discussion.

He identified poverty as common enemy of the friendly countries and said, “We need to step up our regional cooperation (to eradicate poverty).

The Chinese Ambassador, who arrived here in February, laid emphasis on promoting development to China-Bangladesh resolve the issue in Rakhine State.

On March 13, United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, urged the international community and influential countries to continue to act effectively and show moral leadership for the safe return of Rohingyas to their homeland.

“I sincerely hope China will play its role as one of the major powers in this region. It is very important. It is about humanity, it is about saving lives. We need to show moral leadership,” Adama told reporters during his Bangladesh visit.

Bangladesh and Myanmar signed a document on January 16 on ‘Physical Arrangement’ to facilitate the return of Rohingyas to their homeland from Bangladesh.

The ‘Physical Arrangement’ stipulates that the repatriation will be completed preferably within two years from the start of repatriation.

Meanwhile, visiting Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwao Horii yesterday said the involvement of the UN organizations in Rohingya repatriation process is important.

"We hope that both governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar continue to closely communicate with each other and that the repatriation will be steadily realized," said Vice Minister Horii.

He said they also value the cooperation between the Government of Bangladesh and UNHCR.

The Vice Minister had an official meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Vice-Minister Horii arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday and will visit refugee camps in Cox Bazaar on Thursday.

The primary purpose of his visit is to further the repatriation process of Rohingya refugees. He will also be visiting Myanmar on March 23-24.

"I am visiting here followed by FM Kono's (Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono) instruction to support the repatriation process based on the agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar," he said.

The Vice Minister said he conveyed three points to the government of Bangladesh.

"The key is to realize steady and early repatriation in safe, voluntary and dignified manner," he said.

The Vice Minister said they highly appreciate Bangladesh government's efforts for the displaced persons and we welcome the dialogue with Myanmar.

 

 

Rohingya issue

Beijing says it has no personal interest

Japan for involvement of UN orgs

China has claimed that they have no personal interest in the Rohingya issue rather they are making genuine efforts to help Bangladesh and Myanmar to resolve the issue through friendly negotiations, reports UNB. China has no personal interest in that issue. We are making genuine efforts to help Bangladesh and Myanmar. Our suggestion is genuine, objective and constructive, Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Zuo told reporters at a press conference. The newly appointed envoy said there is no quick fix to the problem as it is a complicated issue having historical, ethnical and religious background. Ambassador Zuo laid emphasis on continuous friendly interactions on this issue between Bangladesh and Myanmar and finding solutions through bilateral discussion. He identified poverty as common enemy of the friendly countries and said, We need to step up our regional cooperation (to eradicate poverty). The Chinese Ambassador, who arrived here in February, laid emphasis on promoting development to China-Bangladesh resolve the issue in Rakhine State. On March 13, United Nations Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, urged the international community and influential countries to continue to act effectively and show moral leadership for the safe return of Rohingyas to their homeland. I sincerely hope China will play its role as one of the major powers in this region. It is very important. It is about humanity, it is about saving lives. We need to show moral leadership, Adama told reporters during his Bangladesh visit. Bangladesh and Myanmar signed a document on January 16 on Physical Arrangement to facilitate the return of Rohingyas to their homeland from Bangladesh. The Physical Arrangement stipulates that the repatriation will be completed preferably within two years from the start of repatriation. Meanwhile, visiting Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwao Horii yesterday said the involvement of the UN organizations in Rohingya repatriation process is important. We hope that both governments of Bangladesh and Myanmar continue to closely communicate with each other and that the repatriation will be steadily realized, said Vice Minister Horii. He said they also value the cooperation between the Government of Bangladesh and UNHCR. The Vice Minister had an official meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali in Dhaka on Wednesday. Vice-Minister Horii arrived in Dhaka on Wednesday and will visit refugee camps in Cox Bazaar on Thursday. The primary purpose of his visit is to further the repatriation process of Rohingya refugees. He will also be visiting Myanmar on March 23-24. I am visiting here followed by FM Konos (Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono) instruction to support the repatriation process based on the agreement between Bangladesh and Myanmar, he said. The Vice Minister said he conveyed three points to the government of Bangladesh. The key is to realize steady and early repatriation in safe, voluntary and dignified manner, he said. The Vice Minister said they highly appreciate Bangladesh governments efforts for the displaced persons and we welcome the dialogue with Myanmar.