Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen on Friday briefed the Heads of the Missions based in New Delhi, who are concurrently accredited to Bangladesh.
A large number of Ambassadors and diplomats attended the briefing session. The Foreign Secretary is visiting New Delhi in connection with the Foreign Office Consultations between Bangladesh and India, which was held in the Hyderabad House on Friday afternoon, read a press release.
In the evening he briefed the concurrently accredited Ambassadors to Bangladesh in a program organised by the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi at the Bangabandhu Hall.
Foreign Secretary Masud highlighted the Foreign Policy priorities and dynamics of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
He also briefed the Ambassadors about Bangladesh’s position on various geopolitical contemporary issues.
During the briefing, he highlighted the recent socio-economic developments of Bangladesh for the last 15 years under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The Foreign Secretary further briefed them about the recent political scenario and preparations for the next general elections in Bangladesh.
Mentioning that election is a festival in Bangladesh as we see it in many democratic countries, he told the Ambassadors that the People of Bangladesh have been eagerly waiting to rejoice in this festival and take part in the democratic process to vote and elect the representatives of their choice.
The Election Commission is committed to holding a free and fair election with the participation of the voters in a festive atmosphere.
Ambassador Masud solicited their support to resolve the Rohingya crisis by ensuring their safe and sustainable repatriation for peace and stability in the region and beyond.
During the briefing session, the Ambassadors requested the support of their respective government for Bangladesh’s candidature for membership of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under category ‘C’ for the term 2024-2025, elections to be held in London on 01 December this year.
Given Bangladesh’s recent socio-economic developments, continued stability and growing importance in the regional and global platforms and engagement with the issues of global concern, Foreign Secretary Masud urged the Ambassadors to request their respective government to consider opening diplomatic Missions in Dhaka.
He assured them of the Bangladesh Government’s cooperation and assistance in facilitating the process.
The Foreign Secretary responded to various questions/queries raised by the Concurrently accredited Ambassadors.
He will return to Dhaka on Saturday afternoon.
