Gambia seeks Bangladesh’s backing in its genocide case against Myanmar, advocating for Rohingya Muslims. Foreign Minister Mamadou Tangara assured support while Professor Yunus expressed gratitude for Gambia’s commitment. Discussions included enhancing humanitarian aid efforts and fostering trade relations between the nations.
The Foreign Minister of Gambia, Mamadou Tangara, recently informed Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus about Gambia’s ongoing genocide case against Myanmar, aimed at seeking justice for the oppressed Rohingya Muslims. Tangara emphasized the Gambian President’s commitment to ensure this issue gains international attention, stating, “We want to put this issue back on the map.”
During their meeting at the State Guest House Jamuna, Tangara assured Yunus of Gambia’s dedication to the Rohingya cause. Yunus expressed gratitude towards Gambia for championing this issue and affirmed the necessity of continued support for the success of the case, remarking, “We want this case to succeed. We want your support. It is a big help for us.”
Tangara acknowledged Yunus’s influential leadership, asserting that his diplomatic endeavors could enhance the Rohingya’s quality of life. He remarked, “You are a household name in Gambia. With your aura, the International community will always be with you,” and extended wishes for Yunus’s success in his new leadership role within Bangladesh’s Interim Government.
Professor Yunus highlighted the efforts from Dhaka to mobilize humanitarian aid for the Rohingya, including vital supplies such as food and medical assistance, while advocating for measures to prevent further displacement. He also called for enhanced trade relations and cooperation between Gambia and Bangladesh, stating, “Let us know how we can help you.”
The meeting further solidified a collaborative spirit as both leaders expressed satisfaction with the agreement to cooperate within UN peacekeeping operations, and discussed microcredit’s potential benefits in alleviating poverty and fostering peace in war-torn regions of Africa. Present at the meeting were Khalilur Rahman, the high representative for Rohingya issues, and Lamiya Morshed, senior secretary overseeing Sustainable Development Goals in the Bangladesh government.
In summary, Gambia is seeking Bangladesh’s support regarding a genocide case against Myanmar to advocate for the Rohingya people. Both nations are committed to enhancing their bilateral relations, especially in areas such as humanitarian aid and peacekeeping operations, with mutual expressions of support for leadership transitions. This collaboration emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in addressing critical humanitarian issues and striving for lasting impacts in the region.
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