Hon’ble Adviser for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Md. Touhid Hossain, received the Letter of Credence of Mr. Alberto Bocanegra Vidal, Head of Delegation of IFRC to Bangladesh, at the Ministry today.
The Hon’ble Adviser welcomed the IFRC Head of Delegation to Bangladesh and assured of all-out support of the Government in discharge of his responsibilities.
Mr. Alberto briefed the Hon’ble Adviser about IFRC activities in Bangladesh, particularly about their early warning system, role during the recent floods in Bangladesh and for the temporarily sheltered Rohingya people in Bangladesh as well as the host community.
The Hon’ble Adviser appreciated the activities of IFRC, ICRC and BDRCS in Bangladesh, their contribution during the COVID-19 pandemic and timely response to the floods. He said that the Government is extending support to the flood affected people and would welcome voluntary assistance from the partners and friends of Bangladesh. He said that Bangladesh is deeply concerned with the current challenges faced by Bangladesh in terms of security, human-trafficking, environment and various socio-economic aspects for hosting the Rohingya people for over seven years now. He reiterated that the Rohingya people will have to return to Myanmar; and sought support of international community.