Ivo Freijsen, UNHCR Country Representative met Shama Obaed Islam, MP, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, at her office today. The State Minister welcomed him and expressed appreciation for UNHCR’s continued support for forcibly displaced Rohingyas, particularly for its lead role under the Rohingya Response Plan.The State Minister underlined that the repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar is the only viable solution to the crisis. Bangladesh will continue to work with UNHCR and other partners to identify practical pathways while sustaining humanitarian assistance in both Bhasan Char and Coxs Bazar.In view of existing funding shortfalls, the State Minister called upon UNHCR to maintain its ongoing efforts to address the most pressing humanitarian needs, including food, medicine, water and sanitation and education under the Joint Response Plan (JRP). They both agreed to collaborate in keeping the international community’s attention focused on this issue of critical importance.Mr. Freijsen expressed appreciation for Bangladesh’s generosity in hosting a large number of Rohingyas over the years and reaffirmed UNHCR’s steadfast commitment to supporting Bangladesh in this humanitarian crisis.