BD common issue at UN\\\'s regular briefing

Foreign diplomats discuss solution to crisis | Published: February 20, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2024 06:01:00

Bangladesh's political situation has become a common issue at the UN's regular media briefing in recent days with the latest one being on the contents of the letters written to two top leaders by Ban Ki-moon, reports UNB.
A questioner at the briefing wanted to know on Wednesday about the balance between thanking for much-needed peacekeepers and also trying to hold somebody accountable for violence in the streets.
In response, spokesman for the Secretary-General, StÃ©phane Dujarric said, "Well, I think you could do both, but I'll look at the letter for you."
Responding to another question, the spokesman said he can check on the letter and see what they can tell media about the letter.
"The standard procedure for these letters is, if there was such a letter, is that the letter is transmitted through the Permanent
Mission here and then the Permanent Mission transmits it back to capital," he added.
Another report adds: Diplomats from various countries stationed in Dhaka held a meeting in the city and discussed political issues Wednesday to find ways on how they can help Bangladesh resolve the ongoing crisis peacefully.
A diplomatic source said the meeting was held at the residence of Australian High Commissioner in Dhaka Greg Wilcock.
The diplomats are reportedly observing the political situation and preferred the UN-led initiative to encourage the political parties to resolve their differences peacefully.
European Ambassador to Bangladesh Pierre Mayaudon, US Ambassador Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat and diplomats from Canada, European Union, Japan, Norway, France and Turkey were, among others, present at the meeting.
Sources said they had no serious discussion rather preferred to wait for few more days to observe the situation.
The EU Ambassador hosted dinner for the visiting European Parliament delegation at his residence where diplomats were present.