Japan will continue to work for the repatriation of Myanmar nationals from Bangladesh who have been forcibly displaced, said Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen sent a congratulatory letter to Japan's newly appointed Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa.
In response to the congratulatory letter from the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, the Foreign Minister of Japan sent a letter of thanks to Dr. AK Abdul Momen. In the letter, the Japanese Foreign Minister said Japan would continue to work to create a conducive environment for the safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of displaced Myanmar nationals who have taken refuge in Bangladesh.
The Japanese Foreign Minister also said in the letter that Japan would urge Myanmar to improve the existing situation in order to start the process of speedy repatriation as well as co-operate with Bangladesh.
The Japanese Foreign Minister said that the relations between Japan and Bangladesh are based on strong principles of trust, cooperation and mutual welfare. He hoped that the historic ties would be further strengthened in 2022, marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.