Turkish Foreign Minister Highlights Rohingya Plight During Official Visit to Cox’s Bazar

COX’S BAZAR — Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar on Friday, calling the ongoing situation a “humanitarian tragedy” and emphasizing the need for a permanent solution.

The visit was part of Fidan’s two-day official trip to Bangladesh. While touring a Turkish-established field hospital, Fidan praised the relentless efforts of healthcare workers and civil society organizations that have been providing essential medical services since the beginning of the crisis.

“Unfortunately, a humanitarian tragedy is unfolding here,” Fidan stated. “Türkiye’s helping hand has reached out here just as it has everywhere else… but we must transition from temporary solutions to a more sustainable one.”

Fidan expressed deep gratitude to the Bangladeshi government for opening its arms to more than 1 million Rohingya refugees, drawing a parallel to Türkiye’s own history of hosting millions of Syrian refugees fleeing war. He reaffirmed Türkiye’s continued commitment to delivering vital aid to the region while calling on the international community to work toward a lasting resolution for the displaced population.