‘We trust India to not harm us’: Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on CAA-NRC
SOURCE: DNA
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said when it comes to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Bangladesh trusts New Delhi and the Indian leadership. Speaking exclusively with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Momen said that New Delhi has assured Dhaka that the citizenship issue will not impact India-Bangladesh bilateral relations and he believes in the Indian government. He also spoke on Teesta, SAARC and other issues. Zee Media Newsroom brings you this exclusive interview in which the Bangladesh Foreign Minister has spoken extensively since the passage of CAA in December of 2019.
Sidhant Sibal: How do you see current ties between India and Bangladesh?
A K Abdul Momen: Current ties between Bangladesh and India are simply excellent. Our relationship is based on mutual trust and confidence.
Given that the key has been connectivity, how is the work going on with the projects?
The work on connectivity is progressing smoothly.
How do you see India’s support on the Rohingya refugee issue? Do you think India needs to do more?
India has assured us of full support on the Rohingya issue. Being a friend, our expectation is that they will do much more proactively and effectively.
Are you hopeful that the Teesta Issue will be resolved with India, given that it has been a long-pending issue?
Yes, we are hopeful that the Teesta issue will be resolved just as India promised it.
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