The Foreign Minister said, “The EU said that it will not send a big team due to its budget crisis. Budget is a problem for every country nowadays. Therefore the EU will send a representative from seven members. We will not need to spend for his travel.” However, the minister said the EU team will…
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen asked where America succeeded in bringing democracy by imposing sanctions? “I asked them (US officials) in which country did you establish democracy by imposing sanctions? You banned Nigeria, Cambodia and Hungary. Did you succeed anywhere? He replied that nowhere. So these are useless. Such things create tension,” Momen said while…
The Foreign Minister said that this time the major agenda of UNGA has special importance for Bangladesh. It is expected that discussions will be held especially on solutions to the current food and energy crisis, unity to deal with financial uncertainties, world peace, multilateralism and effective global initiatives for sustainable development, climate change, women empowerment,…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reached Bangladesh this evening. A flight carrying him from Jakarta, Indonesia landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at around 6:17 pm. Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen welcomed him there. *more to follow…
He said that the Russian Foreign Minister would also call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during his stay in Dhaka. The Russian Foreign Minister will attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10 after completing his visit to Bangladesh. Lavrov was to visit Bangladesh on November 23 last year, primarily to attend the…
Momen was addressing a discussion and prayer gathering organized by the Bangabandhu Foundation on the occasion of National Mourning Day at Tejgaon College Auditorium in the capital on Thursday afternoon. Deputy Leader of the House Matia Chowdhary was present as the chief guest. Referring to the infamous Indemnity Act, the External Affairs Minister said, “There…
Further clarifying his view, the Minister said that many people are of the view that he (Dr Yunus) is being harassed due to political issues or some other reasons. But the cases were not registered by the government. “We hope that the people who wrote the letter will learn more about this case. If they…
Both the Foreign Ministers agreed to explore the possibilities of bilateral trade. In the meeting, the two ministers underlined the need to hold regular Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) to discuss and explore opportunities such as setting up of garment factories in Timor Leste, contract farming, training of diplomats and other areas of mutual cooperation. During…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are among the world leaders who are visiting the African country this week.On Sheikh Hasina’s visit, Momen said that the Prime Minister’s time will be very busy during his visit to South Africa. On August 23, he is expected to deliver a speech as the…
In response to a question, the Foreign Minister said, “I don’t think we will sign a new agreement with any country.” Media reports have said that the US will sign two agreements, but this is incorrect. We are an independent country and we have a position, and it may trouble many others, but we stand…
Political commitment necessary to solve Rohingya crisis: Momen
Foreign Secretary Masoud bin Momen said on Tuesday that the withdrawal of additional security for foreign diplomats does not affect bilateral relations as the matter is related to protocol. Apart from this, Bangladesh’s relations with various countries are linked to many other important issues. Masood bin Momen made the remarks while answering questions from journalists…
America does not want caretaker government: Momen
Abdul Momen further said, the meeting discussed various issues including the status of labor rights in Bangladesh, protection of religious freedom, increasing trade and economic cooperation, permanent solution to the Rohingya issue, return of convicted killer of Bangabandhu Rashid Chowdhury. Murder case, who fled to the United States, and other issues of bilateral cooperation. In…
emphasis on open communication The United States imposed sanctions against RAB and seven of its officials in 2021 for alleged serious human rights abuses. After this the relations between the two countries became tense. US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu, Special Adviser to US President Joe Biden in January,…