DHAKA, Dec 20 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh would support Afghan people through humanitarian aid packages, in the form of food and medicinal assistance, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said today.
This has been conveyed by the country’s Foreign Secretary, Masud Bin Momen, during the 17th Extraordinary Session of the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan, held in Pakistan yesterday, said Muhammad Mohsin Reza, a Foreign Ministry spokesman.
During the council meeting, the foreign secretary expressed deep concern on economic and humanitarian crisis, looming on the larger part of the Afghan population, due to the acute shortage of food, shelter and social services, which may further be worsened as winter approaches.
He hoped that the inclusive socio-economic development of Afghanistan will continue uninterrupted, so that all segments of society can effectively contribute to the rebuilding process of their country and maintain regional harmony.
Foreign Secretary Momen also said that Bangladesh can be a partner in Afghanistan’s developmental process, as Bangladesh seeks to enhance regional cooperation for the attainment of a vision of shared prosperity for the region.
He also urged the leaders to intensify cooperation within and beyond OIC, in support of the Afghan people.– NNN-BSS
