Rohingya crisis
China eager to provide practical solution: Envoy
Diplomatic Correspondent, Dhaka
China is eager to facilitate communication between Bangladesh and Myanmar to find a practical solution to the Rohingya crisis. The Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, Zhang Zuo, yesterday (Thursday) asserted that China is willing to play a constructive role to facilitate repatriation of displaced people, and will facilitate talks to find a solution. The assurance came when Zhang paid a courtesy call on foreign minister AK Abdul Momen at the latters office, a press release said.
While appreciating Chinese humanitarian assistance for the displaced people of Rakhine State, the foreign minister sought Chinas strong support, so that Myanmar moves in the right direction for resolving the Rohingya crisis.
The foreign minister and ambassador Zhang shared their concerns that the protracted presence of Rohingyas in Bangladesh may disrupt regional peace and stability, as quarters with vested interests are trying to radicalise the displaced people. They underscored the need for early repatriation of the displaced people.
The ambassador appreciated the proactive engagement of Abdul Momem to take bilateral relations to a newer height.
Zhang underlined the importance of the bilateral
consultation mechanisms to steer practical cooperation between the two countries.
The foreign minister appreciated the fact that many bilateral instruments, worth billions of dollars of investment, were signed during Xi Jinpings visit to Bangladesh in 2016, when the bilateral relationship was elevated to strategic partnership.
