The government has no problem if fresh talks with the opposition to resolve the current political impasse takes place somewhere outside the country, foreign minister Dr Dipu Moni said on Thursday.
“The fresh talks can take place anywhere.
“The fresh talks can take place anywhere.
It can be held in the country. But I don’t see any problem if it is held outside the country,” she told a press conference at the foreign ministry, when asked about the possibility of a dialogue between the two sides during the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that is likely to be attended by two BNP leaders. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will lead the Bangladesh delegation at the UNGA.
The foreign minister, however, said, “There is no such possibility as I can see the schedule.”
She also said: “There is no lack of cordiality from our side to have a dialogue with the opposition. We are ready to hold fresh talks,” adding that the next election would be held in accordance with the Constitution and discussions could be held on the modalities of the election-time government within the purview of the Constitution. At the press conference organised to brief journalists about her recent visit to the US, UK and UAE, Dipu Moni replied to various queries regarding the Felani killing case, Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh-India relations, plan to use drones by India, Teesta water-sharing agreement, ratification of Land Boundary Agreement, change of decision by the Prime Minister to attend UNGA and a case filed against a national daily for running "false report" against her, among others.
On the Felani case, the foreign minister said, “It is a tragic murder. We still demand for justice. We will definitely appeal if justice is not ensured finally.” The government has sought from India the details of the trial process, she added.
The foreign minister, however, said, “There is no such possibility as I can see the schedule.”
She also said: “There is no lack of cordiality from our side to have a dialogue with the opposition. We are ready to hold fresh talks,” adding that the next election would be held in accordance with the Constitution and discussions could be held on the modalities of the election-time government within the purview of the Constitution. At the press conference organised to brief journalists about her recent visit to the US, UK and UAE, Dipu Moni replied to various queries regarding the Felani killing case, Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh-India relations, plan to use drones by India, Teesta water-sharing agreement, ratification of Land Boundary Agreement, change of decision by the Prime Minister to attend UNGA and a case filed against a national daily for running "false report" against her, among others.
On the Felani case, the foreign minister said, “It is a tragic murder. We still demand for justice. We will definitely appeal if justice is not ensured finally.” The government has sought from India the details of the trial process, she added.
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