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Last updated: 19th July 2022

Press Release

Foreign Minister calls on ASEAN Secretary General in Jakarta

Dhaka, 19 July 2022:

Foreign Minister Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, MP, who is currently on a two-day visit to Indonesia, has called on Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary General of ASEAN at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta yesterday (Monday). Welcoming Bangladesh’s initiatives for a more institutional engagements with ASEAN, Secretary General assured Foreign Minister of his support and necessary coordination with the member states, particularly vis-a-vis Bangladesh’s candidacy for ASEAN Sectoral Dialogue Partnership status.

Apprising Secretary General of the various sectoral initiatives undertaken by Bangladesh, Foreign Minister requested him to expedite a decision in the upcoming meeting of the ASEAN. Dr. Momen shared the concerns of Bangladesh on the inordinate delay with regard to the repatriation of the stranded Myanmar citizens temporarily sheltered in Bangladesh. He sought a proactive support of ASEAN for kick-starting the repatriation without any further delay.

Giving a brief overview of Bangladesh-ASEAN economic cooperation, Foreign Minister urged for a more expanded economic collaboration between Bangladesh & the South East Asian region. Foreign Minister extended an invitation to the ASEAN Secretary General for a visit to Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time.

2022-07-19

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