The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Bangladesh expressed solidarity with China over the Tibetan troubles, saying that matters pertaining to Tibet are China's internal affairs.

When his attention was drawn to reports of rioting in Tibet, a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday further stated that "Bangladesh looks forward to the successful holding of 2008 Olympics in Beijing and believes that no quarter should seek to politicise the Games".

Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury also telephoned the Chinese envoy in Dhaka, Ambassador Zheng Qingdian, to apprise him of Bangladesh's position in this regard.