Foreign adviser holds dialogue with retired diplomats
Sunday, 15 June 2008
Foreign Adviser Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury held a dialogue on foreign policy with retired Bangladeshi ambassadors at the Foreign Ministry Saturday, reports UNB.
Dr Chowdhury initiated the discussions by presenting a key-note paper which argued for a pro-active foreign policy, an idea that received broad support from others, said a press release.
Talking to the media later, the foreign adviser described the discussions "extremely rich and rewarding".
He said foreign policy must be based on national consensus and the retired ambassadors can help build the consensus by creating public opinion both within and outside political parties.
The retired diplomats praised the foreign adviser for this initiative as this was the first ever consultation of this kind held at the Foreign Ministry.
Dr Chowdhury initiated the discussions by presenting a key-note paper which argued for a pro-active foreign policy, an idea that received broad support from others, said a press release.
Talking to the media later, the foreign adviser described the discussions "extremely rich and rewarding".
He said foreign policy must be based on national consensus and the retired ambassadors can help build the consensus by creating public opinion both within and outside political parties.
The retired diplomats praised the foreign adviser for this initiative as this was the first ever consultation of this kind held at the Foreign Ministry.