Dhaka asserted that Bangladesh's non-proliferation credentials are impeccable and there's nothing to fear about its role in this connection.
Adviser for Foreign Affairs Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said this after a meeting with Russian Ambassador in Bangladesh Gennady P Trotsenko at the adviser's office in the city Monday, reports UNB.
"Bangladesh is a signatory to the NPT and CTBT. There is nothing to fear from us", Chowdhury said.
Responding to a question on whether international opinion would endorse nuclear power in Bangladesh, the foreign adviser said, "There is absolutely no reason why it should not be so."
He also said that nuclear energy is a complex issue and decision-making in this regard would involve many states.
The Russian ambassador said Bangladesh and Russia are close friends and both are keen to develop relations further.
"Significant developments in the relations can be expected in the near future", he said and stressed cooperation in trade, energy and cultural sectors.
Bangladesh's non-proliferation credentials impeccable
FE Team | Published: July 10, 2007 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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