Netherlands for putting pressure on Myanmar to take Rohingyas back

Sayeed Muhammad of DOT
Hendrikus GJ Harry, the newly appointed ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, has stressed for continued international pressure on Myanmar to take back their nationals from Bangladesh. He made the call during a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence Ganabhaban yesterday. The PM’s press secretary, Ihsanul Karim, confirmed the development to reporters after the meeting.
The Dutch envoy highly appraised the economic development of Bangladesh and mentioned that he will work to further strengthen relations between the two countries.
“Bangladesh has immense opportunity to develop further in agricultural sector,” Harry said.
The Netherlands is helping Bangladesh to materialize the Delta Plan 2100, saying both the countries have a common long-term delta plan, said Harry, handing over a letter from Queen Maxima to the prime minister.
Welcoming the newly appointed envoy, the premier Hasina recalled the support of the Netherlands during the country’s Liberation War.
She deeply appreciated Dutch support in formulation of Delta Plan 2100, and sought further assistance for its implementation.
About the repatriation of Rohingyas, the prime minister said China and India are building houses in Rakhaine, Myanmar for the Rohingya people, while Japan has also expressed desire to extend cooperation in this regard.