2024-08-03 00:22:43
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan expressed unwavering support for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s values and leadership.
On Thursday (August 1), the Minister of Foreign Affairs at the International Criminal Court in the morning local time in The Hague, the Netherlands. Hasan expressed this support during his meeting with Mahmud. Ambassador of Bangladesh appointed to the Netherlands. Riaz Hamidullah was present at this time.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release that the ICC prosecutor appreciated Bangladesh’s contribution and cooperation in upholding global justice and accountability and the international legal system.
The ICC prosecutor said, ‘I am impressed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s kindness and humanity towards the Rohingyas who have taken refuge in Bangladesh. Also, I realize the price that Bangladesh has to pay for sheltering Rohingya displaced from Myanmar for seven years.’
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud praised the position and leadership of the ICC Prosecutor on the situation in Gaza, Ukraine and Rakhine State during the meeting. Bringing the Rohingya issue to the fore, he said that due to other global issues, support and attention to the call for justice for the Rohingyas is waning and it is being seen as a concern of Bangladesh only.
Hashan Mahmud also highlighted the greater socio-economic challenges and huge security risks due to the prolonged presence of Rohingyas on the soil of Bangladesh.
Prosecutor Karim Khan said a permanent solution to the plight of the Rohingyas would be when Myanmar grants citizenship to the Rohingyas, so that they can return to their homeland peacefully and move freely in Myanmar like all other nationalities. The international community must do whatever it takes to help the Rohingya.
The foreign minister informed the prosecutor about the recent incidents of miscreants attacking state institutions in the country, damage to life and property, vandalism and invited him to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.