Bangladesh believes that a democratic and pluralistic Afghanistan as chosen by its people is the only guarantee of stability and development in the country.
Bangladesh is carefully observing the fast evolving situation in Afghanistan, which, Bangladesh believes, may have an impact on the region and beyond, said a foreign ministry statement on Monday.
Bangladesh considers itself a potential development partner and a friend of Afghanistan.
Bangladesh is ready to share its best practices with Afghanistan in a range of areas, such as basic education, community healthcare, sanitation, human resources development, agriculture, climate change adaptation, disaster management and ICT enabled public service delivery.
Bangladesh firmly believes that it is upon the people of Afghanistan to rebuild their country and decide the course of the future themselves.
“We wish to see Afghanistan as a peaceful, stable, prosperous, responsible and contributing member of the South Asian region and the global community,” the statement continued.
Bangladesh would be happy to continue to work with the people of Afghanistan and the international community for the socio-economic development of the country.
“We urge all stakeholders in Afghanistan to maintain peace and calm ensuring safety and security of all including foreign nationals,” it added.
Bangladesh and Afghanistan share historical and cultural linkages. It is a fellow member of SAARC and an integral part of South Asia, said the foreign ministry statement.
Bangladesh recalled the invaluable support extended by the government and the people of Afghanistan to Bangladesh during our War of Liberation.
Bangladesh is committed to working with Afghanistan for fulfilling the visionary policy of the prime minister that the region must grow and prosper together for this development to be sustainable.
