Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Saturday said Bangladesh is keen to embrace the opportunities that enhance economic cooperation, connectivity, and ensure holistic security in its region. He said combating climate change, sustainable use of the seas and ocean, de-carbonization and clean energy, expansion of trade and investment, supply chain
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Dev agencies should concentrate on development, not politics: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today called upon the people of the country to boycott those "on a mission to destroy the country." "People are with us. Complaining to foreigners will bring no benefits," he told reporters at the Foreign Service Academy. Earlier, visiting Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and
Dhaka calls for int’l financing for water management
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has expressed concern over the limited international financing available for water-related climate adaptation. He urged the global community to step up efforts for enhanced international financing for sustainable water management including for adaptation. "To implement the water action agenda under Sustainable Development Goals, we call upon
OIC members must share sustainable solution: FM
Bangladesh has said the OIC member states must share collective responsibility to ensure safe and dignified return of the most persecuted community- the Rohingyas to their homeland, Myanmar. Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen made the call during the open-ended meeting of the OIC Ad Hoc Ministerial Committee on Accountability for
Fuel Oil Import: Dhaka urges Riyadh for deferred payment facility
Bangladesh has reiterated its request to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to explore possible cooperation from the country in meeting Bangladesh's domestic energy needs.Reflecting on the current political instability in parts of Europe, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday urged Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Essa Yousef Essa
Myanmar must end violence, HR abuses: 22 FMs say in a joint statement
The military regime in Myanmar must end violence and create space for meaningful and inclusive dialogue to allow for any democratic process to resume, according to a joint statement.The joint statement from 22 Foreign Ministers and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs was issued on the second anniversary of
Bangladesh won’t accept banned Russian ships: FM
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday said Bangladesh will not accept those Russian ships which are under sanctions.He said there are 69 Russian ships which are under sanctions."We don't want to accept those ships which are under sanctions. We have developed good relations with the US," Momen said.He
Govt to ask US again to reconsider stance on RAB: Momen
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen Saturday said the government will ask the US again to lift sanctions on seven current and former Rapid Action Battalion officials and the agency itself.The law enforcement unit was created based on the concepts suggested by the US and the UK and both countries provided
Bangladesh seeks better ties with US: Momen
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen Monday said Bangladesh wants to build “much better relationship” with the United States (US) with “constructive” and “positive” manners.“We are very happy that our constructive engagement with the USA is increasing,” he told the reporters while making remarks over back to back visits of
