Dhaka seeks IOM’s role in protecting rights of Bangladeshi migrant workers
Foreign adviser appreciated IOM’s support of FDMNs in Cox’s Bazar
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain emphasised the need for International Organisation for Migration's (IOM) continued proactive efforts in protecting the rights of Bangladeshi migrant workers in destination and transit countries.
He appreciated the IOM's involvement in supporting the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals in Cox's Bazar, stressing the urgency of their safe and dignified repatriation to Myanmar.
The issues were discussed when Chief of Mission of the IOM in Bangladesh, Abdusattor Esoev, paid a farewell call on the foreign adviser at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.
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Touhid appreciated Esoev's active and engaging tenure in Bangladesh and acknowledged IOM's steadfast support in assisting the repatriation and reintegration of nationals in irregular situations or humanitarian crises.
Esoev expressed satisfaction with his tenure in Bangladesh, commending the country's efforts in promoting safe, orderly, and regular migration as a champion of the Global Compact on Migration (GCM).
He reaffirmed IOM's commitment to supporting the repatriation of the Rohingya, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The foreign adviser congratulated Esoev on the successful completion of his mission and extended best wishes for his next assignment in Yemen.
Earlier, he also met with Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin during his farewell engagements.
