Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has expressed optimism over the resumption of talks on Rohingya repatriation using a tripartite mechanism after the formation of a new government in Myanmar, reports UNB.
"We want to remain positive," Dr Momen told reporters indicating that the tripartite talks will begin soon.
Bangladesh, Myanmar and China are planning to hold Foreign Minister-level tripartite talks, likely in Beijing, to begin the repatriation of Rohingyas without any delay.
The Myanmar side made a commitment over the repatriation of Rohingyas in various ways but not a single Rohingya returned to Rakhine over the last three years.
The Foreign Minister said there is a trust deficit among Rohingyas that needs to be addressed by the Myanmar side.
Apart from the commitment to take their nationals back, Myanmar also informed that they have published a booklet on the work the Myanmar side has done and Rohingyas will be given those booklets to know the situation in Rakhine.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has conveyed his Bangladesh counterpart that Myanmar recently assured them (China) of taking back the Rohingyas who are temporarily taking shelter in Bangladesh.
The Chinese Foreign Minister had a telephone conversation with his Bangladesh counterpart Dr Momen recently.
The first such tripartite meeting was held in New York.
Wang Yi said China has been maintaining regular communication with Myanmar over Rohingya repatriation issue.
Dr Momen said Bangladesh will welcome the new government in Myanmar though there is no change.
The Foreign Minister recently said Rohingyas will 'jeopardise regional and international security' if the 1.1 million of them are left unattended and not given the opportunity to return to their homeland.
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