Dhaka, Oct 19 (UNI) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen met his German counterpart Heiko Maas and urged him to put pressure on Myanmar for creating a conducive environment for the return of the Rohingyas who were forcibly displaced from their homeland.
In the maiden bilateral meeting with his German counterpart, Dr. Momen referred to the four points proposed by Bangladesh Prime Minister in 74 th UNGA last month, and urged German Government and the international community to take effective steps to ensure that Myanmar Government takes back Rohingyas with safety, security and dignity in a sustainable manner. He also sought Germany’s support in ensuring accountability for the atrocities committed against Rohingyas.
During the meeting, Dr. Momen also highlighted the success story of Bangladesh as the development miracle of the world, and called for Germen businesses to invest in Bangladesh, taking advantage of the country’s demographic dividend and lucrative investment promotion packages for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).