UNB, Beijing :
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Thursday assured that China will persuade Myanmar to resolve the Rohinya crisis through bilateral discussions agreeing that the return of the forcibly displaced people to their homeland is a solution to the problem.
Li Keqiang came up with the assurance at a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Great Hall of the People in the capital of China.
“The Chinese Prime Minister said they’ll try so that the two countries (Bangladesh and Myanmar) could find a solution to this problem. And China will persuade Myanmar in this regard,” said Foreign Secretary Md Shahidul Haque while briefing reporters after the bilateral talks.
Appreciating Sheikh Hasina for her humanitarian response, Li Keqiang said China can understand that it is a big challenge for Bangladesh.
The Chinese Prime Minister said they think the crisis will have to be solved through bilateral channels. China also helped solve the problem in the past as both Bangladesh and Myanmar are friends of China. “So, the two countries need to solve the problem sitting in dialogues and find out a solution,” he added.
Earlier, at the bilateral talks, Sheikh Hasina said peace and stability is very much essential for development, but the displacement of Rohingyas from their homes in Myanmar affects the peace and stability in the region.
Mentioning that the Rohingya crisis will worsen with the passage of time, she said it needs to be resolved quickly. “The return of the Rohingyas to their homeland is the solution to the crisis.”
Hasina said, Bangladesh engaged in bilateral arrangements and made all sorts of efforts to repatriation of the Rohinyas. But the displaced people do not want to return to Myanmar as they are afraid of going back.
In this context, she said China can play the role in creating a congenial environment in Myanmar
for ensuing safety, dignity and citizenship of the displaced Rohingyas as well as their access to their lands and property in Myanmar with a view to removing their fear.
PM’s Speechwriter Md Nazrul Islam was present at the briefing.
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Thursday assured that China will persuade Myanmar to resolve the Rohinya crisis through bilateral discussions agreeing that the return of the forcibly displaced people to their homeland is a solution to the problem.
Li Keqiang came up with the assurance at a bilateral meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the Great Hall of the People in the capital of China.
“The Chinese Prime Minister said they’ll try so that the two countries (Bangladesh and Myanmar) could find a solution to this problem. And China will persuade Myanmar in this regard,” said Foreign Secretary Md Shahidul Haque while briefing reporters after the bilateral talks.
Appreciating Sheikh Hasina for her humanitarian response, Li Keqiang said China can understand that it is a big challenge for Bangladesh.
The Chinese Prime Minister said they think the crisis will have to be solved through bilateral channels. China also helped solve the problem in the past as both Bangladesh and Myanmar are friends of China. “So, the two countries need to solve the problem sitting in dialogues and find out a solution,” he added.
Earlier, at the bilateral talks, Sheikh Hasina said peace and stability is very much essential for development, but the displacement of Rohingyas from their homes in Myanmar affects the peace and stability in the region.
Mentioning that the Rohingya crisis will worsen with the passage of time, she said it needs to be resolved quickly. “The return of the Rohingyas to their homeland is the solution to the crisis.”
Hasina said, Bangladesh engaged in bilateral arrangements and made all sorts of efforts to repatriation of the Rohinyas. But the displaced people do not want to return to Myanmar as they are afraid of going back.
In this context, she said China can play the role in creating a congenial environment in Myanmar
for ensuing safety, dignity and citizenship of the displaced Rohingyas as well as their access to their lands and property in Myanmar with a view to removing their fear.
PM’s Speechwriter Md Nazrul Islam was present at the briefing.
