US focuses on solution to Rohingya crisis: Kerry
Diplomatic Correspondent
9th April, 2021 10:00:21
Lauding Bangladesh s extraordinary generosity, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry has said the United States remains very focused on supporting all concerned in finding a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis and restoring democracy in Myanmar.
Addressing a joint briefing at state guesthouse Padma following his meeting with a high profile Bangladesh delegation led by Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen, Kerry said the international community needs to step up demonstrating their responsibility to end the Rohingya crisis.
The US Presidential envoy highly appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina s leadership in demonstrating an extraordinary active generosity which, he thinks, is obviously “very expensive” for Bangladesh.
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Dhaka, Apr 9 (efe-epa).- The United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, on Friday reaffirmed his country’s commitment in dealing with climate change and promised to work together with all stakeholders concerning the issue.
“No one country can solve the problem of climate crisis and today no country doubts that there is a crisis,” Kerry said at a press conference in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, where he is on a one-day visit.
Kerry arrived in Dhaka after wrapping up a four-day India visit, to deliver US President Joe Biden’s invitation to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to attend the Leaders Summit on Climate on Apr. 22-23.
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John Kerry’s short visit to leave long-term effects
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry attends a joint news conference with French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire (not seen) after a meeting at the Bercy Finance Ministry in Paris on March 10. Photo: Reuters/FILE
John Kerry, the special presidential envoy for climate of the United States, is coming to Dhaka tomorrow. Though his visit will be of short duration, it has long and important implications for Bangladesh s effort to address the climate vulnerabilities and seek support for sustainable solutions at global levels.
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