Japan wants peaceful solution to Rohingya crisis

M Humayun Kabir: Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka Hiroyasu Izumi yesterday hoped that the Rohingya issue will be resolved peacefully soon.
The envoy came up with the hope while addressing at the inaugural session of a two-day international conference on ‘Bangladesh in International Peace-building: Experience from Japan’ in the city, reports UNB.
The diplomat said his country supports Bangladesh for the safe repatriation of Rohingyas from Bangladesh to Myanmar.
Chairman, parliamentary standing committee on ministry of foreign affairs, Dr Dipu Moni, MP, spoke at the event as the chief guest.
Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) in collaboration with the Japan Foundation are hosting the two-day conference at BIISS auditorium.
Japan also agreed to provide necessary support for the repatriation and resettlement of the Rohingyas. Minister Kono, before coming here, shared those five proposals with Myanmar side, and they “gladly accepted” those proposals for quick and sustainable return of Rohingyas.