Trial of war criminals not to affect Bangladesh-Pakistan relations, FM Dipu tells Pak envoy
Dhaka, Feb 25 (UNB) - Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni Thursday said the government-planned trial of war criminals would not, by any means, affect Bangladesh’s bilateral relations with Pakistan.
She made the remark when newly appointed Pakistani High Commissioner Ashraf Qureshi called on her at her office.
The Foreign Minister informed the Pak envoy that Bangladesh would try its own citizens for war crimes through a fair judicial process adhering to highest international standard.
During the meeting, the Foreign Minister and the envoy discussed further strengthening of relations both bilaterally and within the framework of SAARC and exchanged views on setting in motion the bilateral institutional mechanisms, including Foreign Office consultations.
She hoped that the two countries would soon be able to resolve outstanding issues like formal apologies by the Pakistan government for the atrocities committed in 1971, repatriation of the stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh, division of assets and the like.
Dr Dipu Moni also urged Pakistani entrepreneurs to invest in sectors like pharmaceuticals, textiles, ICT, telecom and agro industries in Bangladesh.
Underscoring the need for addressing the trade imbalance with Pakistan, she said, “The two countries should make use of ample potential for enhancing bilateral trade.”
Dr Dipu Moni pointed out that Pakistan may take steps to reduce high tariffs on import of jute products from Bangladesh.
She suggested that the Pakistani High Commissioner may explore various avenues of bilateral cooperation and promote greater exchanges and better understanding between the two peoples.
She made the remark when newly appointed Pakistani High Commissioner Ashraf Qureshi called on her at her office.
The Foreign Minister informed the Pak envoy that Bangladesh would try its own citizens for war crimes through a fair judicial process adhering to highest international standard.
During the meeting, the Foreign Minister and the envoy discussed further strengthening of relations both bilaterally and within the framework of SAARC and exchanged views on setting in motion the bilateral institutional mechanisms, including Foreign Office consultations.
She hoped that the two countries would soon be able to resolve outstanding issues like formal apologies by the Pakistan government for the atrocities committed in 1971, repatriation of the stranded Pakistanis in Bangladesh, division of assets and the like.
Dr Dipu Moni also urged Pakistani entrepreneurs to invest in sectors like pharmaceuticals, textiles, ICT, telecom and agro industries in Bangladesh.
Underscoring the need for addressing the trade imbalance with Pakistan, she said, “The two countries should make use of ample potential for enhancing bilateral trade.”
Dr Dipu Moni pointed out that Pakistan may take steps to reduce high tariffs on import of jute products from Bangladesh.
She suggested that the Pakistani High Commissioner may explore various avenues of bilateral cooperation and promote greater exchanges and better understanding between the two peoples.
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