PM urges UK diplomatic push to speed up Rohingya repatriation
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in Antalya for stronger UK diplomatic support to ensure the safe and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday met British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in Antalya, Türkiye, urging stronger UK diplomatic support for the safe and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the COP31 climate summit.
According to Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu, the two leaders also discussed British climate assistance, migration, and trade ties. Tarique Rahman highlighted that hosting over a million refugees for nearly a decade has placed tremendous strain on Bangladesh’s economy, environment, and public services.
The Prime Minister warned that prolonged displacement threatens local livelihoods and regional security. Both sides agreed on intensifying international diplomatic efforts while continuing bilateral cooperation on humanitarian challenges.
Source: Dhaka Tribune
