Bangladesh maintains balance ties with US, Russia, India and China: Momen
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Sunday Bangladesh will continue to maintain a balanced foreign policy noting that its geostrategic location is very important.
He said Bangladesh cannot ignore any country and it is maintaining a balanced role while continuing its relations with US, Russia and India.
The US is also a big power and Bangladesh will have to maintain very good relations with them as well as with Russia, India and China, said Momen.
Also, we have very good relations with the European Union (EU), Saudi Arabia and Japan.
He thanked the Indian government for showing much respect to Bangladesh by inviting the country to all meetings and the Summit of the G20.
Foreign Minister Momen is scheduled to attend G20 foreign ministers meeting to be held in New Delhi on 1-2 March. Momen also highlighted Bangladesh's friendly relations with Russia.
Momen said Bangladesh has three major resources -- human resources, fertile land and water.
"We will be able to achieve the goal of building 'Sonar Bangla' if these three resources are properly utilised," he said.
Appreciating Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership, Momen said Bangladesh's dignity has been boosted globally through her development efforts. Bangladesh is a model for economic development.
The minister said, We share a very good bond with the US. They are very good friends of ours and for that reason, they identify and shed light on various issues. And we try to make amends.
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