International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan has expressed strong support for Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s values and leadership.
On Thursday, the Foreign Minister of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the Netherlands, in the morning local time. Prosecutor Karim Khan expressed his support in the meeting with Hasan Mahmud.
At this time, he also appreciated Bangladesh’s contribution and cooperation in upholding global justice and accountability and international legal system. Ambassador of Bangladesh appointed to the Netherlands. Riaz Hamidullah was present in the meeting.
Karim Khan said, I am impressed by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s kindness and humanity towards the Rohingyas who have taken refuge in Bangladesh. Also, I understand the price that Bangladesh has to pay for sheltering the displaced Rohingyas from Myanmar for seven years.
Foreign Minister Hassan 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.
On the other hand, 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 that the permanent solution to the plight of the Rohingyas will be only when Myanmar grants citizenship to the Rohingyas. So that they can return to their homeland in peace and move freely in Myanmar like all other nationalities. He also mentioned that the international community should do whatever it takes to help the Rohingyas.
The Foreign Minister informed the Prosecutor about the recent attacks on state institutions in the country by miscreants, damage to property, vandalism and invited him to visit Bangladesh at a convenient time.
