Antalya:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged the United Kingdom to enhance its diplomatic support for the repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar. The request was made during a meeting with British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the meeting covered several critical issues, including Rohingya repatriation, climate adaptation efforts in Bangladesh, migration, and strengthening economic relations between the two countries.
Prime Minister Rahman emphasized the urgency of finding a sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis, highlighting the significant burden on Bangladesh's resources and infrastructure due to hosting a large Rohingya population. He stressed that the prolonged stay of Rohingyas in Bangladesh could impact local livelihoods and pose security risks in the region.
The discussions also focused on enhancing cooperation between Bangladesh and the UK in climate action, managing humanitarian crises, and fostering economic partnerships.