Dhaka Urges Global, Regional Ties for Rohingya Repatriation

Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today called for stronger international, regional, and global cooperation to ensure the safe, dignified, and sustainable repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their homeland in Myanmar.

He made the remarks while speaking at a panel discussion titled "Forced Displacement and International Responsibility" during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) 2025 in Antalya, Turkey, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the session, the Foreign Adviser outlined the historical context behind the ongoing Rohingya crisis and highlighted its far-reaching impacts on regional and global affairs. He also stressed that regulating legal migration processes could help curb irregular border crossings and mitigate the risks associated with forced displacement.

Other panelists included Michael Spindelegger, Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), and Murat Yeşiltaş, Director of Foreign Policy Research at the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA). The discussion was moderated by Enda Brady of TRT World.

ADF 2025, a three-day international forum hosted by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the patronage of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, began on Friday in Antalya. Themed "Reclaiming Diplomacy in a Fragmented World," this year’s forum aims to revitalize diplomacy amid increasing global divisions.

The event brought together over 20 heads of state and government, more than 50 foreign ministers, 70 other ministers, and around 60 senior representatives from international organizations. Over 4,000 participants, including academics, media professionals, civil society members, and students, are attending the forum.