by Hafizur Rahman
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has called on the international community to take stronger collective action to address major global challenges, particularly climate change and the Rohingya crisis.
He made the remarks during the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers’ Meeting held at Lancaster House in London. Representatives from 56 Commonwealth countries participated in the meeting.
Khalilur Rahman led the Bangladesh delegation, which included Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir and other officials.
During his address, the foreign minister stressed the importance of global cooperation at a time when international systems and rules are facing increasing pressure. Discussions at the meeting focused on major global challenges and preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting scheduled for November.
The foreign minister also highlighted the ongoing Rohingya crisis. He said Bangladesh continues to bear a significant responsibility by hosting more than 200,000 Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, while new arrivals are still being reported and humanitarian assistance is declining.
He urged the international community to maintain support for efforts aimed at ensuring the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar.
On the sidelines of the meeting, Khalilur Rahman and Humayun Kabir held discussions with several international leaders on strengthening cooperation and mobilizing support for Bangladesh.
The foreign minister is also expected to attend the Commonwealth Day celebration at Westminster Abbey and a reception at St James’s Palace in London.
