Bangladesh will support Afghan people through humanitarian aid packages in the form of food and medicinal assistance, Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Monday. This was conveyed by the country's Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen during the 17th Extraordinary Session of Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan held in Islamabad on December 19, Muhammad Mohsin Reza, a foreign ministry spokesman, said. 

During the council meeting, Momen 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 worsen as winter approaches. He hoped that the inclusive socio-economic development of Afghanistan will continue uninterrupted so that all segments of the society can effectively contribute to the rebuilding process of their country and maintain regional harmony.

Momen also said 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.

Bangladesh will continue friendly relations with all countries, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday, and cited how her government had resolved maritime disputes with both Myanmar and India. She said her government was working to build Bangladesh as a developed nation by 2041.
(SAM)