DHAKA, 12 November 2021, (TON): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the world leaders to act seriously for the prompt repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to avert the spread of security risks beyond borders.

She said "the world must act seriously to make sure these people are back to Myanmar soon. Otherwise, the security risks from the crisis will not just remain confined within our borders. We already see the signs of that.”

The prime minister made the call while addressing the ceremonial opening of the Paris Peace Forum held at Grande Halle de la Villette.

Turning to climate change, Sheikh Hasina said "we must keep raising our climate ambitions to save people's lives, homes and livelihoods."

The prime minister said it is important to find answers for the hundreds and thousands of migrants stuck at international borders.

She said "we must end discrimination based on race, colour and ethnicity. We must allow our women and girls to break all glass ceilings. We need to create decent work opportunities for all. We must match our words with our deeds and resources.”