DHAKA, 09 February 2022, (TON): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought Japan’s support for an early voluntary and sustainable repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar as Dhaka and Tokyo share common views on resolving the crisis.

She said “we seek Japan’s support for an early voluntary, safe and sustainable repatriation of these displaced (Rohingyas) people back to their ancestral homes in Myanmar.”

In the time of celebrating the 50th anniversary of establishment of Bangladesh-Japan diplomatic relations, the Premier in a pre-recorded video message also opined that importantly, both the countries share common views on resolving the crisis of forcibly displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

She said “Bangladesh and Japan as trusted partners and peace-loving nations, both have always worked in supporting one another in international forums to promote global peace, progress, prosperity, stability and sustainable development.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka jointly organized a function  marking the golden jubilee of the establishment of diplomatic relations.