The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Foreign Adviser Dr Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury said dialogue of the Caretaker Government with the political parties is a process and not an event and it is expected that all parties will participate in it very soon.

The Foreign Adviser said this while taking to the media following a farewell call on him by Ambassador U. Nyan Lynn of Myanmar,said a press release.

Dr. Iftekhar Chowdhury, who was one of the four Advisers to meet with Awami League leader and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last night, said the meeting was itself a part of the dialogue process in which the Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed had also participated through a telephonic conversation with the released Awami League leader.

The Foreign Adviser added that the Caretaker Government was addressing the issue of the dialogue with both the Awami League and BNP in a "balanced manner".

He expressed the hope that BNP would also come into the process since a favourable atmosphere has been created. Endeavors to that end were already underway, he added.

The Foreign Adviser stated that the government would make every genuine effort in conformity with its pronouncements to ensure transfer of power through a free, fair and credible election held in accordance with the announced road map.

On Myanmar, he emphasized the strong interest of Bangladesh to forge greater neighbourly link and resolve all outstanding issues though cordial mutual deliberations.