Bangladesh has termed India’s explanation regarding the
Delhi airport incident involving Prime Minister’s Adviser Zahed Ur Rahman as
unsatisfactory, describing the episode as “unfortunate and
regrettable.”
Responding to questions on the remarks made by the
spokesperson of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Bangladesh Foreign
Ministry’s spokesperson on Wednesday told BSS that the explanation provided by
the Indian side over the incident was not satisfactory.
The spokesperson said the Indian authorities had been duly
informed through diplomatic channels in advance that Zahed Ur Rahman would lead
the Bangladesh delegation at a meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association
(IORA).
“Despite this, the incident that occurred at Delhi
airport involving him was unfortunate and regrettable,” said the
spokesperson.
Zahed Ur Rahman was scheduled to lead the Bangladesh
delegation to an IORA meeting in India earlier this month. However, following
his arrival at the Delhi international airport, Indian immigration officials prevented
him from proceeding further.
Replying to another question regarding a comment by the
India’s Ministry of External Affairs on minorities in Bangladesh, the
spokesperson said Bangladesh believes every state bears equal responsibility to
ensure the protection of rights and security of all citizens, including
minorities, living within its territory.
The spokesperson reiterated that the Bangladesh government
remains committed to safeguarding the rights and ensuring the security of all
citizens, including members of minority communities.