Rohingya Repatriation: PM Seeks Turkey's Involvement

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought Turkey's involvement for ensuring the return of forcibly displaced Rohingyas from Bangladesh to their homeland Myanmar.

Sheikh Hasina made the request while visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu met her at her official residence Ganobhaban.

Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister Hasan Jahid Tusher briefed reporters after the conclusion of the meeting.

The Prime Minister also sought more Turkish investment in Bangladesh's special economic zones and referred to the vast regional market due to its geopolitical position and the local market.

She said that Bangladesh offers a huge market as the country is situated in the centre of South Asia and South-East Asia. "Both countries will be benefited from this investment.''

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu expressed his country's keen interest to strengthen bilateral relations with Bangladesh saying that Turkey gives value to the bilateral relations with Bangladesh.

He also said his country will do whatever is needed to strengthen the bilateral trade.

The Turkish Foreign Minister informed that his country is investing in Bangladesh in all sectors from energy to tourism.

Sheikh Hasina thanked Turkey for repairing Bangladesh's Naval warship 'Bijoy', which was damaged in a devastating blast in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. 

She reiterated the invitation to the Turkish President.

Mevlut Cavusoglu said the Turkish President might come to visit Bangladesh in March, the golden jubilee month of Bangladesh's Independence if the coronavirus situation improves.

He thanked the Prime Minister for inviting his President to visit Bangladesh.

The Turkish Foreign Minister highly appreciated the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the development of Bangladesh.

He also praised the steps taken by the government to face the Covid-19 pandemic.

Principal secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus and Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan were also present.