Bangladesh FM likely to travel to Pakistan next week – newagebd.net

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Foreign minister AK Abdul Momen, — File photo.

Bangladesh foreign minister AK Abdul Momen is likely to join the 48th session of the council of foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation set to be held in Islamabad of Pakistan next week, according to diplomatic sources.

Pakistan foreign minister Shah Makhdoom Qureshi has invited foreign minister Momen for participating in the OIC meeting scheduled for March 22 and 23, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, high commissioner of Pakistan to Bangladesh, said this in a press conference in Dhaka, according to a press release of the high commission on Sunday.

A special session on Rohingya issues will be held on the side-lines of the meeting of the OIC, he said.

The theme of the 48th OIC CFM is partnering for unity, justice, and development, as the discussions in the meetings would encapsulate matters of peace and security, economic development, cultural and scientific cooperation and revitalising the role of the OIC etc.

The OIC is the second largest international organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states, which constitute collective voice of over 1.5 billion Muslims spread over four continents.

The 48th session of the OIC CFM coincided with the 75th anniversary of Pakistan’s independence and all the heads of delegation will be invited to witness the traditional Pakistan Day Parade on March23, the high commissioner added.

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