Bangladesh has said it believes reconciliation can be a critical enabler for resolving the Rohingya humanitarian crisis, the brunt of which the country is bearing, reports UNB.
Referring to various successful models of reconciliation, Bangladesh urged Myanmar to adopt clearly defined reconciliation strategies through a whole-of-society approach and by ensuring transparency and objectivity in the reconciliation process.
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN Masud Bin Momen raised the issues while addressing a Security Council Open Debate on "The Role of Reconciliation in Maintaining International Peace and Security" held at the UNHQs on Tuesday.
He emphasised on the necessity of a robust enabling environment in Rakhine underpinned by dialogue between the Rohingyas, rest of Myanmar society and Myanmar authorities.
Ambassador Momen recalled Bangladesh's successful experience of reconciliation in the Chittagong Hills Tracts in 1997 under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He also mentioned Bangladesh's contribution, through peacekeeping, to national and local reconciliation strategies in countries emerging from conflict.
Ambassador Momen called upon Myanmar to promote active participation of women and young people.
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