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Bangladesh open to joining Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence framework: Envoy
Bangladesh has said it is willing to consider joining a cooperative economic or defence framework with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye.
Bangladeshi media quoting an interview with Bangladesh’s Adviser for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir said Dhaka viewed positively the potential of entering an economic or defence framework with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.
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Humayun Kabir said the country would review the topic keeping in mind Bangladesh’s national interests, changing global economic environment and advancements in international commerce.
Bangladesh was establishing practical bilateral connections with Pakistan as part of its usual diplomatic activity, he said.
He said efforts were also underway to increase economic and people-to-people contacts between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Bangladeshi media reported that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will soon visit Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.