PM calls for stopping war at talks with Zelenskyy

MUNICH, Feb 17 (Agencies): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called upon all concerned to find ways to stop Russia-Ukraine war while holding a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy here.
She also held meetings with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of UK David Cameron and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference "Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always says we are against all kinds of war. Today, she discussed time and again about how the war can be stopped while holding talks with Zelenskyy," said Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud at a news briefing after the meeting.
The meeting between the two leaders was held at Hotel Bayerischer Hof here on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024, this morning.
Hasan also said that they also discussed how the attacks on innocent men and women in Gaza can be stopped.

The Premier reminded all that war can't bring wellbeing for any one.
"Others can be benefitted from the war. But the war cannot bring welfare for the countries involved in war and their people have to be affected by the war," said Sheikh Hasina.
In this connection, the Prime Minister recollected her memories about the sufferings of the countrymen and she herself faced during the Great War of Liberation in 1971.
She recalled her inhuman sufferings and the birth of her only son Sajeeb Wazed Joy under the captivity of the Pakistani occupation forces during the War.
"Bangladesh's foreign policy - 'Friendship to all, malice to none' - prominently came up in the discussion between Prime Minister and Zelenskyy," the foreign minister said.
Replying to a query, Hasan said the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Russia which got foundation during the Liberation war, will not hamper at all.
"Our relationship with Russia is very wonderful. Russia stood beside us during the Liberation War and played a pivotal role in rebuilding Bangladesh after the war," he said.
The meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was held at Hotel Bayerischer Hof, conference venue, this afternoon.
During the meeting, the two leaders expressed satisfaction over the existing relations between the two countries.
They also discussed various issues of mutual and global interest, according to the meeting sources.
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen were present at the meeting.
The prime minister arrived in Munich on February 15 evening on a three-day official visit to join the Munich Security Conference 2024.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also held aother bilateral meeting with her Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.
The meeting was held at Hotel Bayerischer Hof, conference venue, Saturday morning.
During the meeting, both leaders expressed satisfaction over the existing bilateral relation between their countries and agreed to elevate it to higher level.
They both discussed issues of mutual and global interest.
On Friday, PM Hasina held separate meetings with prime ministers of Qatar and Denmark.
Bangladesh prime minister is now on a three-day official visit to Germany to join the Munich Security Conference 2024.
This is her first official tour abroad since being re-elected as prime minister for the fourth consecutive term.
She is scheduled to return home on Monday.
Another report adds: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also called on Prime Minister Sheikh on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference now underway in this German city.
The meeting was held at Hotel Bayerischer Hof, conference venue, this morning.
During the meeting, they discussed the issues of mutual and global interests, according to sources close to the meeting.
Later, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of UK David Cameron met with Bangladesh prime minister at the same venue.