13 diplomatic missions expressed appreciation to Bangladesh for sheltering the displaced Rohingyas while calling for long-term solutions and renewed international focus on Myanmar.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday – endorsed by missions including Australia, UK, Canada, Denmark, France, the European Union, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland – they noted the resilience of the Rohingya amid hardship and the worsening humanitarian situation in Rakhine State.
The envoys condemned ongoing violence and rights abuses by Myanmar’s military and demanded the release of those unjustly detained. They also reiterated their call for unimpeded humanitarian access and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law.
The joint statement pledged continued work with the Government of Bangladesh and international partners ahead of the September 2025 High-Level Conference on the Rohingya issue at the United Nations. It urged greater international support for Bangladesh, especially in Cox’s Bazar, and highlighted the need to enhance refugees’ self-reliance in the face of shrinking aid funds.
“We advocate for more durable solutions, including preparing and equipping Rohingya for eventual return to Myanmar,” the statement said, underscoring the importance of meaningful engagement and representation of Rohingya voices.
After eight years, the international community reaffirmed its commitment to stand with Bangladesh and the displaced Rohingya in seeking long-term, sustainable solutions to the crisis.
Eight years after the Myanmar military’s campaign forced the mass displacement of Rohingya, more than 1.1 million remain in Bangladesh with new arrivals still seeking refuge. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, 13 diplomatic missions expressed appreciation to Bangladesh for sheltering the refugees while calling for long-term solutions and renewed international focus on Myanmar.
It emphasised that conditions in Myanmar remain unsafe for a voluntary and dignified return, stressing the need to address the root causes of displacement through a peaceful and stable Myanmar.
The envoys condemned ongoing violence and rights abuses by Myanmar’s military and demanded the release of those unjustly detained. They also reiterated their call for unimpeded humanitarian access and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law.
The joint statement pledged continued work with the Government of Bangladesh and international partners ahead of the September 2025 High-Level Conference on the Rohingya issue at the United Nations. It urged greater international support for Bangladesh, especially in Cox’s Bazar, and highlighted the need to enhance refugees’ self-reliance in the face of shrinking aid funds.
“We advocate for more durable solutions, including preparing and equipping Rohingya for eventual return to Myanmar,” the statement said, underscoring the importance of meaningful engagement and representation of Rohingya voices.
After eight years, the international community reaffirmed its commitment to stand with Bangladesh and the displaced Rohingya in seeking long-term, sustainable solutions to the crisis.