Dhaka seeks global pressure on Myanmar for lasting peace

Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General on Myanmar (SESG on Myanmar) Julie Bishop called on Adviser Tawhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday

Dhaka, Feb 23 - Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday urged the international community to enhance pressure on Myanmar to end conflicts and bring peace within the country.

The neighbouring countries can play a significant role in rebuilding Myanmar and it would need support from all, he added.

The issues were highlighted during his meeting with Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary General on Myanmar (SESG on Myanmar) Julie Bishop at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Adviser Hossain shared deep concern that failing to bring a sustainable solution to this crisis will not only affect Myanmar and Bangladesh, but also further destabilize the peace and security of the whole region.

Bishop stressed that she was working to keep the focus of the international community on the issue and hoped that the UN Conference, proposed by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus will generate enough momentum for meaningful efforts from the international community.

She emphasised on having an early political settlement in Myanmar that would lead to return of the Rohingya to their own country.

The dignitaries agreed to work together in bringing a lasting outcome from the UN Conference to be held this year on the Rohingya and other minorities issues.

The Foreign Adviser thanked Bishop for her visit to Bangladesh and appreciated the continued support extended by the UN to the Rohingya sheltered in Bangladesh.

He highlighted the critical role the UN and the SESG can play in bringing a lasting solution to the protracted crisis impacting Bangladesh in different ways.

Bishop is visiting Bangladesh on a two-day programme and she will travel to Cox’s Bazar on Monday to see Rohingya camps. UNB