Türkiye pushes for lasting Rohingya solution, Fidan says in Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is coordinating with regional partners and international organizations to achieve a permanent and just solution for the Rohingya, while keeping the crisis on the global agenda. He praised Bangladesh for hosting over one million refugees and announced plans to visit Cox’s Bazar camps. He also welcomed progress in US-Iran talks.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Friday that Türkiye is working in coordination with neighboring countries and international organizations to secure a permanent and just solution to the Rohingya crisis, while striving to keep the issue on the international agenda. Speaking at a joint press conference with Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka, Fidan said: “We are acting in solidarity and coordination with relevant neighboring countries and organizations to achieve a permanent and just solution to the Rohingya issue. Türkiye is also making intensive efforts to keep this crisis on the agenda of the international community.” He praised Bangladesh for hosting more than one million refugees, calling it a “historic humanitarian sacrifice.”
Humanitarian aid and bilateral ties
Fidan announced he would visit refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar and review humanitarian activities carried out by Turkish institutions, including TIKA, AFAD, the Turkish Red Crescent, and the Turkish Diyanet Foundation. He also plans to visit a Turkish field hospital in the region. “We will continue our humanitarian assistance aimed at improving the conditions of the Rohingya while also supporting their safe, dignified, and voluntary return to their homeland,” he said. Fidan congratulated Rahman on his election as president of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, calling it a reflection of Bangladesh’s growing international standing.
Regional stability and Iran talks
Addressing Middle East tensions, Fidan said the US-Israeli attacks on Iran have affected the wider world. “We welcome the progress achieved in the talks between Iran and the US. We hope these talks will yield concrete results and lay the groundwork for lasting peace and stability,” he said. He stressed that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is essential for global energy security. He also praised Pakistan’s mediation efforts and accused Israel of sabotaging ceasefires. For Türkiye, which has provided millions in aid to Rohingya refugees, the crisis remains a foreign policy priority.
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