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EU, US, Canada call for peace Indian foreign secy due today

Diplomatic Correspondent
Amid continuing violence in Bangladesh over the ensuing general election, Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh arrives here this morning to discuss the prevailing situation with the top leaders of the ruling and opposition parties.
The visit is significant as it comes at a time when the international community has made extensive efforts to agree the two major parties in Bangladesh for reaching a consensus on a formula to hold a peaceful, inclusive and credible election.
During her 24-hour visit, Singh is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, opposition leader Khaleda Zia and Jatiya Party Chairman
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HM Ershad. She is expected to convey India's special message to the political leadership of Bangladesh.
Singh will convey the message that it is for the people of Bangladesh to decide their own future and India supports holding a free and fair election in Bangladesh, an Indian official told rhe Daily Star.
Her visit to Dhaka will be followed by a trip by UN Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernandez-Taranco on Friday.
On his third visit to Bangladesh in a year, the UN official will encourage a dialogue for a "credible, non-violent and inclusive" election.
Foreign ministry sources said the Indian foreign secretary will arrive in Dhaka at 10:00am by a special flight. She will first call on Foreign Minister Abul Hasan Mahmood Ali at 11:30am.
She will meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at 12:30pm, HM Ershad at 4:00pm and Khaleda Zia at 4:45pm.
Singh will hold a meeting with Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haq to discuss bilateral issues. She will leave Dhaka at 10:00am tomorrow.
US, EU, CANADA CALL FORTALKS
The United States, European Union and Canada yesterday called for an immediate halt
to senseless violence and an urgent dialogue between the two major parties to find a solution for holding a free, fair, transparent, and inclusive election.
The US embassy in Dhaka in a statement yesterday said, "We believe that it is now more urgent than ever for both the major parties to empower trusted lieutenants to undertake constructive dialogue to find a way forward to hold free and fair elections that are credible in the eyes of the Bangladeshi people."
"We believe that with goodwill, the two parties can still find a way to provide the free, fair and credible elections that the Bangladeshi people want and deserve," added the release.
In another statement, Canadian High Commissioner Heather Cruden said: "It is still possible for all parties and political organisations to find a negotiated solution, if there is political will, to ensure that the upcoming general election is transparent, inclusive and peaceful."
EU Ambassador to Bangladesh William Hanna said EU High Representative Catherine Ashton has called on the leaders of all political parties to agree on a mutually acceptable formula to hold a peaceful, inclusive, transparent and credible election. Catherine made the call in a statement issued from Brussels.