HIGH COMMISSIONERS OF AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND VISIT COX’S BAZAR IN BANGLADESH

DHAKA, Sept. 9 (NsNewsWire) — From 4-5 September, a delegation from the New Zealand High Commission, New Delhi, and the Australian High Commission, Dhaka, travelled to Cox’s Bazar to look at the humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis.

The visit was part of a broader visit by the New Zealand High Commissioner HE Joanna Kempkers to Bangladesh from 2-6 September.
The joint Australia and New Zealand delegation, led by the Australian and New Zealand High Commissioners, visited a UNFPA Women’s Friendly Space and
UNHCR projects.

The delegation met with Australian and New Zealand humanitarian experts working with a range of agencies in the camps and with
the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner to learn how the Rohingya crisis is affecting the host community in Cox’s Bazar.

“New Zealand applauds the Government of Bangladesh for its ongoing efforts to support Rohingya people,” said New Zealand High Commissioner Joanna
Kempkers. The New Zealand Government remains committed to playing its part to support those in need.

Australian High Commissioner, Ms Julia Niblett said, ‘A year on from the onset of the crisis, it’s incredible to see how much work has been done to provide
live-saving services for over 700,000 Rohingya in need. However, there is still more to be done, particularly in addressing gender-based violence and
supporting women and girls. Australia remains committed to this going forward.’

Australia and New Zealand are committed to working with Bangladesh to support those in need, particularly vulnerable women and girls, providing
shelter for Rohingya people and support to the host community.

Further information on Australia’s humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh can be
found on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website at www.dfat.gov.au and further information on New Zealand’s humanitarian
assistance can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website at www.mfat.govt.nz.  press release