Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has urged Turkey to continue its support internationally for a permanent resolution to the Rohingya crisis and the safe repatriation of Rohingyas who have taken shelter in Bangladesh. He emphasized that Turkey's support and active role in the United Nations and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) are crucial to ensuring the safe, dignified, and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingya community.
Bilateral Meeting
The Prime Minister made the call during a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting took place on Tuesday evening at the Max Royale Hotel in Antalya, Turkey, ahead of the World Leaders Summit held on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP-31.Official Visit
Prime Minister Tareq Rahman arrived in Antalya, Turkey, at 4:03 PM local time on Tuesday for a three-day official visit to attend the COP-31 summit. He was accompanied by his spouse, Zubaida Rahma. Discussions during the meeting focused on Turkey's continued support for a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis.Over one million Rohingyas have taken refuge in Bangladesh, according to various UN reports. The Bangladeshi government has long been engaged in diplomatic efforts to facilitate their return to Myanmar. In this context, Dhaka views the support of influential Muslim-majority nations like Turkey as highly significant.
