'Nation's backbone must remain straight' in foreign policy: Shama Obaed
Addressing the challenges faced by Bangladeshi citizens abroad, Shama Obaed said the government is sincerely working to resolve visa-related complications.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam asserted that Bangladesh's foreign policy would be guided by the principle of prioritising national interests while keeping the nation's backbone straight and maintaining friendship with all nations.
She emphasised that international relations would be pursued based on mutual respect and equality, moving away from over-dependence on any particular country.
"Our primary objective is to ensure a stable and dignified position for Bangladesh on the global stage, keeping the nation's backbone straight," she told reporters at her residence in Laskardia, Nagarkanda, today (20 February), during her first visit to her hometown since being appointed state minister to the foreign ministry.
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Addressing the challenges faced by Bangladeshi citizens abroad, Shama Obaed said the government is sincerely working to resolve visa-related complications.
She noted that effective steps are being taken to quickly resume the processing of visas that have remained suspended in various countries.
