Diplomatic Correspondent :
China on Sunday urged Myanmar to take back Rohingya people as early as possible.
“Rohingya crisis should be resolved soon. China has also attached great importance to resolve the crisis,” Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Zuo said this at a workshop titled “Bangladesh-China Media Cooperation” held at the Chinese Embassy on Sunday.
“We have also urged Myanmar both bilaterally and multilaterally on various occasions for early repatriation of Rohingyas. We have requested for visible outcome,” he said.
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu were present at the workshop as the chief guest, while editors of newspapers, news agencies, private television channels and Deputy Chief of Mission in Chinese Embassy Chen Wei spoke at the function, among others.
About persecution against Rohingya people in Rakhine State of Myanmar, Zhang Zuo said, “The first thing China did was to try and stop the local violence. And now we are trying to promote early repatriation of Rohingyas.”
The Chinese Ambassador said, they want to see active role from Bangladesh too in promoting repatriation process.
Union Minister for Myanmar State Counsellor’s Office Kyaw Tint Swe and Bangladesh Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali visited Beijing recently and they had a meeting there.
State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a tea break with the two visiting Ministers from Bangladesh and Myanmar when they exchanged views on properly resolving the issue of the Rakhine State.
“This time they had a very fruitful discussion,” said the Chinese Ambassador recalling China’s three-phase steps : to stop local violence, to promote repatriation and to stress development of Rakhine State.
“China’s position is consistent. We always believe that the relevant issue should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation between Myanmar and Bangladesh, in which the international community can play a constructive role in light of the will of the two countries,” said Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang in Beijing recently.
While talking to reporters, Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka said, China is willing to play a constructive role in resolving the Rohingya crisis.
“I want to give a signal that we are good neighbouring countries,” The Ambassador said seeking more comprehensive view of Bangladeshi media on the Rohingya issue ignoring misinterpretation, if any.
Emphasizing on stability and peace in the region, he sought practical steps both from Bangladesh and Myanmar for early repatriation.
The Chinese Ambassador highly appreciated Bangladesh’s generosity and humanitarian support to Rohingyas.
