UNHCR Executive Committee Chair Ambassador Marcelo Vazquez-Bermudez met Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Ambassador Md Jashim Uddin this morning. They discussed the Rohingya crisis highlighting funding shortages, Myanmar’s political situation, the UN Secretary-General’s recent visit, and efforts for repatriation. They emphasized on the urgent need for enhanced international support to effectively address the crisis.
The Foreign Secretary emphasized Bangladesh’s continuous diplomatic efforts. He highlighted the strain on host communities and called for greater global cooperation, stressing Bangladesh’s commitment to repatriation of the Rohingyas. He hoped that the upcoming High-Level Conference under the aegis of the UN would offer innovative solutions.
Ambassador Bermudez commended Bangladesh’s generosity in hosting such a large number of Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) and acknowledged probable impact of funding shortages. He assured that UNHCR and its partners would continue supporting Bangladesh, including through the upcoming High-Level Conference.
As part of his visit, the UNHCR Executive Committee Chair will travel to the Rohingya camps to witness the situation firsthand.