FA attributes govt’s diplomatic success to overwhelmed international assist – Bd24live

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International Adviser Md Touhid Hossain has attributed the interim authorities’s general success in diplomacy to the overwhelmed worldwide assist.

“After resuming workplace, we approached all nations and obtained overwhelmingly constructive responses,” he advised BSS.

The overseas adviser highlighted how worldwide envoys promptly known as on the interim administration, expressing solidarity and unconditional assist.

The interim authorities, led by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, took workplace after deposing the Awami League authorities in a mass rebellion.

Unprecedented International Backing

Professor Yunus’s international stature has performed a pivotal position in strengthening Bangladesh’s diplomatic outreach, evidenced by his reception at worldwide platforms.

In accordance with Touhid, the interim authorities’s reform initiatives, spearheaded by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, have been broadly endorsed.

Prof Yunus obtained a heat welcome at main international summits in New York and Baku, cementing Bangladesh’s standing on the worldwide stage.

Touhid additionally acknowledged challenges, together with disinformation campaigns, however emphasised that fact and transparency have prevailed.

Diplomatic Achievements: A Humanitarian Milestone

One of many interim authorities’s most notable diplomatic achievements was securing the discharge of greater than tons of Bangladeshi expatriates detained within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for taking part in protests there aligned with the student-led rebellion in Bangladesh throughout August-July.

Initially sentenced to prolonged jail phrases by the UAE Federal Courtroom, the detainees have been later pardoned and deported following high-level diplomatic engagements, together with a direct dialog between the Chief Adviser and his UAE counterpart.

“Such an incident is unprecedented,” Touhid remarked, crediting Professor Yunus international fame and the federal government’s strategic communication and efforts to make clear that the protests have been directed at Bangladesh’s inner points.

The case underscored the interim authorities’s skill to handle complicated worldwide challenges, stated the overseas adviser.

Self-discipline in International Ministry Administration

Touhid highlighted efforts to revive self-discipline throughout the overseas ministry as measures included ending contractual appointments and paving path of selling junior officers by not extending tenures of ambassadors post-retirement.

“These steps are geared toward clearing administrative backlogs and bettering effectivity,” he defined.

Strengthened Relations with Main International locations

United States

Touhid described the assembly between Chief Adviser Yunus and US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the UNGA as a milestone.

This marked the primary high-level assembly between the 2 nations’ leaders in 30 years and that is the primary time in historical past of Bangladesh a US President has met a head of Bangladesh authorities on the UNGA sidelines.

Through the assembly, which is seen as a “uncommon event”, US President Joe Biden has supplied his nation’s full assist to Prof Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh authorities.

Moreover, in September, the US despatched a excessive degree delegation for monetary and financial cooperation with Bangladesh following the modified political state of affairs.

On September 15, The US’ announcement of a $200 million assist bundle for Bangladesh’s interim authorities marks a big milestone within the bilateral relationship between the 2 nations.

European Union

The EU reaffirmed its assist for democratic elections and reforms as EU Excessive Consultant Josep Borrell emphasised cooperation on commerce, governance, and human rights, with the EU importing $24 billion in Bangladeshi merchandise yearly.

In the meantime, diplomats representing 27 European nations based mostly in Dhaka and New Delhi are set to fulfill Prof Yunus in a unified present of assist for the interim authorities and strengthening financial cooperation.

United Kingdom

British Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West’s go to to Dhaka highlighted the UK’s dedication to supporting the interim authorities’s reform initiatives.

“They expressed their willingness to cooperate and sought particulars on how the UK can assist the interim authorities,” Touhid stated.

China

“All earlier governments have maintained good relations with China, and we intention to proceed this,” Touhid affirmed, including that the federal government’s engagement with Western nations won’t have an effect on its relations with Beijing.

China has additionally reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening bilateral cooperation and non-interference in Bangladesh’s inner affairs.

India

Touhid expressed optimism about normalizing relations with India emphasizing the necessity for pragmatic steps to beat current challenges.

“We take into account our relationship with India essential, and I imagine it’s equally essential for India,” he stated.

Referring the upcoming Bangladesh-India International Workplace Session (FOC) to be held in Dhaka subsequent month, the overseas adviser stated, “I imagine the FOC would be the first step in that route.”

He stated bilateral interactions together with a phone dialog between professor Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his assembly with Indian exterior minister S Jaishankar on the sideline of UNGA have set the stage for improved ties.

The advisor acknowledged the challenges within the present political local weather, stating, “There could also be just a few hiccups – it’s regular. Hiccups occur when there are important adjustments. We intention to create a superb working relationship by overcoming these points for the advantage of either side.”

Nevertheless, Touhid acknowledged complexities stemming from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s keep in India following her resignation amid political upheaval.

The overseas relations specialists noticed that Sheikh Hasina’s resignation has opened the door for a revaluation of Bangladesh’s overseas coverage, creating recent alternatives to reshape alliances and strengthen regional ties.