DHAKA, Dec 10, 2024 (BSS) - Chief Adviser’s High Representative for Rohingya Issues and Priority Affairs Dr Khalilur Rahman has urged Qatar to extend robust support in facilitating the repatriation of Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar.

The appeal was made during a meeting on Monday evening with Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, said a foreign ministry’s press release here today.

During the discussion, Dr. Rahman highlighted the dire situation of the nearly 1.2 million Rohingyas who have been residing in Bangladesh since 2007.

He said Rohingyas prolonged stay poses significant social, economic, environmental, and security challenges to Bangladesh.

Dr. Rahman also stressed the need for global attention and concerted efforts to resolve the Rohingya crisis.

He further noted that in response to an appeal by Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously decided to convene an international conference on the Rohingya issue next year.

He expressed the hope that Qatar would actively contribute to the success of this initiative.

In response, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs assured comprehensive cooperation, reiterating Qatar’s commitment to addressing the inhumane plight of the Rohingyas, particularly as it pertains to their identity as Muslims.

Dr. Rahman also briefed the Qatari Minister on Bangladesh’s current situation, describing it as stable.

The minister reaffirmed Qatar’s strong support for Bangladesh’s interim government and conveyed warm regards to Professor Muhammad Yunus and the people of Bangladesh.

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to Qatar, Mohammad Nazrul Islam, and Deputy Chief of Mission, Mohammad Waliur Rahman, were present during the meeting.