Introductory Remarks of the President of the Republic of Indonesia at Jamtoli Refugee Camp, Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on Sunday, 28 January 2018

Unofficial English Translation 

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim,

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,

I am here at Jamtoli Refugee Camp in Cox’s Bazar to directly inspect activities done by Indonesian communities, NGOs, and the Indonesian Government here.

Since the beginning of the refugee crisis, the Government and the people of Indonesia have worked together to help the refugees in Cox’s Bazar.

Indonesia appreciates the efforts of the Government of Bangladesh in addressing this refugee issue. Since the beginning, Indonesia has been in close coordination with the Government of Bangladesh on the actual needs on the ground.

This humanitarian aid is provided in a sustainable manner.

I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to all parties in Indonesia including the communities, and humanitarian NGOs who have worked hand in hand with the Government in providing humanitarian aid in Myanmar and Bangladesh.

I think that is all I can say.

Thank you.

Wassalaamu’alaikum warahmatullaahi wabarakatuh. (PR, Cabinet Secretariat)(RAS/AW/YM/Naster)