Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought support of the international community, including the European Union (EU), for an “early, safe and sustainable” repatriation of the forcibly-displaced Rohingyas.

The prime minister said the repatriation of the Rohingyas, temporarily sheltered in Bangladesh, to their homeland, Myanmar, is required for the sake of “peace and stability” in the region.

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The issue was discussed when European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarcic met Prime Minister Hasina at her hotel suite in Brussels on October 25.

The PM thanked the EU for its continued support to Bangladesh’s disaster management, particularly in earthquake preparedness.

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During the meeting, the European Commissioner lauded Bangladesh’s outstanding socio-economic development under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

He also lauded Bangladesh’s success in disaster management, including an early-warning system, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday.

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He commended Bangladesh for its generous hosting of the Rohingyas and announced additional Euro 10.5 million assistance for the Rohingyas.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam and EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley, among others, were present.