Bangladesh blockade of food flotilla regrettable, says Anifah

Foreign Minister Anifah Aman yesterday met with the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia, Md Shahidul Islam at the Foreign Ministry in Putrajaya.

Wisma Putra in a statement said the meeting was aimed at seeking clarification from the Bangladesh government on its decision not to allow the Humanitarian Mission – Food Flotilla for Myanmar to provide humanitarian aid to the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

During the meeting, Anifah expressed deep regret over the Bangladesh government’s decision, given the excellent bilateral relations between the two countries.

“The High Commissioner acknowledged my concern and will revert after getting further clarification from the Bangladesh government,” he said in the statement. (Courtesy of freemalaysiatoday.com)