Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said the Chinese side is continuing its effort over safe repatriation of rohingyas but they are yet to come up with any good news.
He said: "My key discussion (with Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh) today (Thursday) focused on Myanmar and the Rohingya issues. The Chinese side is trying to help find a solution."
"They (China) are the facilitator, not the decision maker. We are requesting them again and again," he said, adding that the Bangladesh side is keeping them under pressure.
The minister made the remarks while talking with reporters after his meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming.
The hour-long meeting was held at the State guesthouse Padma while the Foreign Minister briefed the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The foreign minister said the Rohingya issue is a priority issue for Bangladesh. "We need a quick and sustainable resolution to the crisis."
Responding to a question, Momen said there has been no discussion on Teesta issue with the Chinese Ambassador. "I said this issue was never discussed with me."
Momen said he conveyed the Chinese Ambassador to play a role so that the Rohingyas living on zero point can be taken back inside the Myanmar side.
Responding to a question, he said, "I am always a very optimistic person."
He, however, said the situation along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border has improved which he sees as good news.
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