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We’re not here to interfere in politics: EU Ambassador

UNB . Dhaka
10 May 2023 00:00:00 | Update: 09 May 2023 23:57:44
We’re not here to interfere in politics: EU Ambassador
Diplomats of EU nations in Dhaka hold a media briefing on Tuesday – UNB Photo

European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Tuesday said they are not here to “mediate or interfere” in politics in Bangladesh but they are here to meet and listen to all political parties to understand the situation.

He, however, said they of course want to see “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh without any violence and what he thinks all Bangladeshis want to see the same.

The EU Ambassador made remarks while responding to a question on next national election in Bangladesh.

Diplomats from the EU countries joined the media conference hosted at a hotel in Dhaka marking the Europe Day-2023.

The European Union will send an exploratory election monitoring mission in July. The EU has already received a written invitation from the Bangladesh Election Commission.

The EU Ambassador recently had a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal.

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