Dhaka: Bangladesh wants to enhance relations with all the South Asian countries, including India and Pakistan, as its foreign policy is pro-Bangladesh, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said today. “Our foreign policy is a pro-Bangladesh one,” he told a press briefing while responding to a question about the visit of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar later this month.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Dr Anisuzzaman Chowdhury and Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder were also present at the briefing at the Foreign Service Academy. Alam emphasized that Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has repeatedly called for the revival of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as a top regional platform during meetings at home and abroad.
Bangladesh aims to strengthen its ties with SAARC countries, Alam highlighted. Prof Yunus is keen on fostering better relations with all South Asian nations, including Pakistan, which he described as part of the South Asian family. He also stressed the intention to improve relations with India, Bhutan, and Nepal.
He noted that the interim government has decided to establish an economic zone for Nepal and is currently seeking land in the North Bengal area as part of its strategy to enhance relations within the South Asian community. Alam also mentioned ongoing efforts to establish an economic zone for Bhutan.