MNA Exclusive Desk: Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Zhang Zuo yesterday said there is no quick solution to the Rohingya crisis, reported news agency.
Claiming that China has “no personal interest” in the issue and will remain impartial, Zuo said his country would make genuine efforts to help Bangladesh and Myanmar resolve the crisis.
The ambassador made the observations at his maiden press briefing at the Chinese embassy in Dhaka when repatriation of Rohingyas faces huge challenges due mainly to a conducive condition yet to be ensured in Rakhine.
The Chinese envoy said, “China understands the situation and pressure you face on this issue, respects your concerns and appreciates your effort to provide the homeless people with shelter and humanitarian aid despite all the difficulties of your own and external pressures.”
He added the dialogue between Bangladesh and Myanmar made some positive progress as the two countries have signed a repatriation agreement, set up a joint working group and reached a consensus on specific arrangements on the repatriation.
Zuo claims China has been trying to persuade Myanmar to take more active steps regarding the Rakhine issue.
“As a neighbour to both Bangladesh and Myanmar, China is willing to play a constructive role in accelerating the repatriation process. China also hopes that Bangladesh and Myanmar maintain the current positive trend,” said the ambassador, who arrived in February.