- Web Master
- October 05, 2024
Narinjara News, 17 October 2024
Bangladesh on Wednesday conveyed security concerns to
Myanmar stemming from the volatile border situation including an increase in
human trafficking, said Dhaka Tribune on 16 October issue.
The country’s foreign affairs adviser Md Touhid
Hossain highlighted the issue when Myanmar ambassador in Bangladesh U Kyaw Soe
Moe paid a maiden call on him in Dhaka.
They discussed a range of bilateral issues including
the repatriation of Rohingya people.
Bangladesh and Myanmar, being two neighbours, have
certain challenges in bilateral relations that need to be resolved on a
priority basis, said Touhid Hossain.
He expressed deep concern over the recent influx of
over 40,000 Myanmar nationals into Bangladesh as they fled the conflict
situation there.
The adviser emphasized on regional stability which
remains crucial for both the nations.
Myanmar ambassador acknowledged the difficulties
caused by the conflicts, explaining that the efforts toward the repatriation of
displaced persons were delayed due to the ceasefire breakdown with the Arakan
Army in November 2023.
The foreign adviser expressed hope that the Myanmar
government and other key players would soon engage in constructive dialogues to
address the crisis.
He reaffirmed Dhaka’s commitment to enhancing regional
cooperation with south-east Asian nations, where Myanmar emerges as a vital
gateway. He also sought Naypietaw’s support for Bangladesh’s bid to
become a part of ASEAN’s sectoral dialogue.
They discussed strengthening bilateral trades,
increasing people-to-people contacts and the potential resumption of direct
flights between Dhaka and Yangon.
They emphasized finalizing the coastal shipping
agreement currently under negotiation between the two countries.
The ambassador conveyed his government’s gratitude to
Bangladesh for providing shelter, food and medical support to Myanmar troops,
as well as facilitating their repatriation after they had recently crossed into
Bangladesh amidst the ongoing conflicts in Rakhine State.