Cox’s bazar: Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam today announced that recommendations from the ongoing three-day international stakeholders’ dialogue in Cox’s Bazar will be presented at the upcoming high-level Rohingya conference in New York. The conference is scheduled for September 30, coinciding with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this dialogue serves as a preparatory step for the September meeting, emphasizing the participation of Rohingyas who are sharing their perspectives. These contributions will be integral to the discussions in New York, Siam highlighted. The dialogue is structured around four thematic sessions: humanitarian assistance and funding crises, the situation in Myanmar’s Rakhine State and confidence-building for Rohingya repatriation, justice and accountability, and long-term strategies for sustainable solutions.
Siam noted that a “Chair’s Summary” will conclude the dialogue, encapsulating the main discussions and recommendations. This document will be crucial for the New York conference. On humanitarian support, Siam stressed the potential disaster if assistance is not forthcoming and mentioned efforts to secure financial support from new sources.
Addressing safe repatriation, he stated that while Bangladesh is committed to this process, it relies on conditions in Myanmar. Siam also emphasized that the Rohingya crisis is a global responsibility, urging the international community to play an active role.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will inaugurate the dialogue, expected to call for stronger global coordination. The event, organized by the Office of the High Representative for the Rohingya Issue and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, includes a diverse group of participants and will continue until August 26 in Cox’s Bazar, home to over a million Rohingya refugees.
The dialogue draws together diplomats, international experts, Rohingya representatives, global organizations, and academics. Since 2017, following military operations in Myanmar, nearly 800,000 Rohingyas have sought refuge in Bangladesh, prompting ongoing international engagement to resolve the crisis.