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US praises Bangladesh for commitment to democracy
US Secretary of Slate Warren Christopher on Thurs day praised Bangladesh for Us commitment to democracy demonstrated by Its help towards restoration of democ racy in far away Haiti, reports BSS
At a tea party he hosted for the SAARC foreign ministers attending the UN General Assembly session in New York. Christopher also praised Bangladesh for its participation and support to the UN peace keeping efforts around the world
"Our administration the Secretary of State said "is committed to strengthening our partnership with South Asia.' a message sent by Bangladesh Mission at the UN said yesterday
Christopher said that both President Bill Clinton as well as he himself had a strong feeling that regional organisations would play an increasing role throughout the glolw
Among South Asian foreign ministers ASM Mostafizur Rahman of Bangladesh Sardar Asset Ahmad All of Pakistan. Lakshman Kadlrgamar of Sri Lanka and Commerce Minister of India Pranab Mukherjee, along with the permanent representatives of all the SAARC countries to the UN and senior officials of the foreign affairs ministries of these countries attended the reception.
US State Department Under Secretary Peter Tamoff. Assistant Secretary Ms Robin Raphel and other officials dealing with South Asia also attended
In South Asia the Secretary of State said. It s striking to me to think about
how this trend is more Impor lant In a sense than elsewhere because It affects so many people
The return of democracy to Bangladesh and the transition to democracy In Nepal touch more people than all the return of democracy in Eastern Europe, although the latter is much more talked about.' lie said
Turning to the Bangladesh Foreign Minister ASM Mostafizur Rahman. Christopher said. "Your country has eloquently demon strated its commitment to democracy by helping to give democracy a chance in Haiti."
We appreciate it Especially because it s a country so far from home, but of course, for years you have demonstrated that you have a global view toward peacekeeping, and you and the other South Aslan states have been among the major contributors to the UN peacekeeping forces around the world."
The United Slates. Christopher said, supports the SAARC s continuing efforts lo improve coordination in South ^c said. "We Increasingly view South Asia as a region of intense economic growth and development. Indeed, many of the businessmen that I talk io in the United States thipk that South Asia may be the next major area for economic growth and development."
India. Pakistan and Bangladesh, he said, have all accepted the Uruguay Round which will improve your access to world markets and I think "redound to the benefit of all of our nations."