A group of Rohingya refugee people walk after crossing the Bangladesh-Myanmar border in Teknaf, Bangladesh Photo: MAHMUD HOSSAIN OPUThe US has lauded Bangladesh’s generosity in continuing to host one million Rohingya refugeesUS Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo has met Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen in Washington DC. Morgan Ortagus, the US government spokesperson confirmed the matter in a press release, adding that Mike Pompeo and Abdul Momen discussed the increasing economic, security, and counterterrorism cooperation between Bangladesh and the US. Pompeo lauded Bangladesh’s generosity in continuing to host one million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, and emphasized how the US will work with the international community to increase support for the refugees and host communities, while addressing root causes and conditions in Myanmar. Also Read- Rohingya, trade to dominate Momen-Pompeo talksAt the meeting, Pompeo underscored that responsibility to resolve the Rohingya refugee crisis rests with Myanmar, which must create the necessary conditions for voluntary repatriation. He also emphasized the importance of advancing good governance, transparency, and democratic values, as Bangladesh continues to emerge as a key partner in the Indo-Pacific.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 09, 2019 03:33 UTC