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Minister Shahid sends a message of sympathy to the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh

Minister Shahid sent a sympathy message following the devastating fire that blazed through the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid sent a message of sympathy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen, MP, following the devastating fire that blazed through the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.

Minister’s message reads as follows:

“I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear the tragic news of the massive fire that swept through the Balukhali camp in Cox’s Bazar on Monday, causing loss of lives, destroying homes, and displacing thousands of refugees.

The Government and the people of the Maldives, join me in conveying our profound sympathy and condolences to the Government and the people of Bangladesh, and the refugees directly impacted by this tragic incident.

I sincerely hope that the efforts of the response teams continue swiftly and successfully, and wish speedy recovery for those affected by this calamity.”
 
 

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