Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori has said Japan will continue to stand by the Rohingya refugees and work towards their voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable returns to Myanmar and also assist Bangladesh and the host community here.

"As the crisis is turning into its sixth year, it is essential to keep the attention of the global community, while multiple emergencies have been taking place in different parts of the world," he said.

The ambassador attended the inauguration ceremony of “The Project for improved shelters at Nayapara Refugee Camp" in Cox’s Bazar on Monday.

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This project was implemented under the Japanese government's grant aid scheme in partnership with UNHCR.

This cooperation is for constructing shelters, as well as to improve and develop land for evacuation in the camps for protecting Rohingya people in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char.

At the ceremony, Ambassador Iwama said by providing corresponding assistance to vulnerable refugee households for the provision and upgrading of shelters, they hope to ensure a safe living environment for the displaced population and contribute to overcoming social vulnerability in Bangladesh.

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The Japanese ambassador also visited shelters and various facilities in the camp.