Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has briefed the concurrently accredited ambassadors to Bangladesh in New Delhi about the recent political scenario and preparations of next general elections to be held on January 7.
Mentioning that election is a festival in Bangladesh as it is seen in many democratic countries, he told the Ambassadors that People of Bangladesh have been eagerly waiting to rejoice 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 participation of the voters in a festive atmosphere, he said.
He also solicited their support to resolve the Rohingya crisis through ensuring their safe and sustainable repatriation for peace and stability of the region and beyond.
The foreign secretary briefed the Heads of the Missions based in New Delhi (around 90 Missions) on Friday evening, who are concurrently accredited to Bangladesh.
A large number of ambassadors and diplomats attended the briefing session held at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, the foreign ministry said.
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. He will return on Saturday.
The foreign secretary 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.
During the briefing session, the ambassadors were requested for the support of their respective government for Bangladesh’s candidature for the membership of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under category ‘C’ for the term 2024-2025, elections to be held in London on December 1.
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 Bangladesh Government’s cooperation and assistance in facilitating the process.
The foreign secretary also responded to various questions raised by the concurrently accredited Ambassadors.
