Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Wednesday discussed ways to find a durable and early solution to Rohingya crisis.
The displacement of over a million Rohingya populations from Myanmar to Bangladesh has emanated the humanitarian and political crisis in the region.
“Japan understands that the solution to this crisis lies in the early, safe and dignified return of this displaced people to their homeland of Myanmar,” said Sheikh Hasina while delivering her statement at a joint press meet.
She said it is necessary for Myanmar to create conducive atmosphere in Rakhine State of Myanmar for the return of the displaced people.
“I thank the Japanese government for its generous support to handle the crisis, and for its efforts to support early repatriation of the displaced people to Myanmar,” Hasina added.
Hasina and Abe reiterated their commitment to take Bangladesh-Japan relations to new a height of cooperation and partnership.
“I’m confident we’ll achieve that much more given the excellent understanding and friendship that exist between our two peoples and our governments,” said Hasina thanking all the officials of Japan who worked very hard to make her visit smooth and comfortable.