The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Foreign Adviser Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury appreciated Kuwait for its cooperation in resolving the Bangladeshi workers' problems in the oil rich country as Kuwaiti envoy in Dhaka Abdullatif Ali Al-Mawash called on him.

"Kuwait is a friendly and brotherly country and Bangladesh and Kuwait have always stood by each other. We have no doubt we will be able to successfully address all issues of mutual interest," the adviser told newsmen after the meeting with the ambassador.

The foreign adviser thanked the Kuwaiti authorities for their support for resolving this issue, as a number of Bangladeshi workers there were demanding for higher wages.

The Kuwaiti ambassador said that they also discussed the possibility of a visit by the foreign adviser to Kuwait at an "early date".

The envoy called on the adviser as acting foreign secretary MAK Mahmud in a statement urged the Bangladeshi workers on movement to return immediately to their jobs saying "diplomatic efforts are underway at the highest level to solve their problems".

"Bangladesh embassy in Kuwait already held a successful negotiation with the concerned authorities there who assured us of resolving the salary related problems in next two weeks," Mahmud said.

The acting foreign secretary asked the Bangladeshi workers to remain respectful to the law of Kuwait refraining from creating law and order situation there as "none of us expect Bangladesh's image is destroyed abroad".

"If Kuwait takes any Bangladeshi workers for defying laws in their country, the lawbreakers will remain responsible in person for their acts," he warned.

"I again strongly want to say Bangladeshi workers should in no way break the law there and it will be difficult on the part of Bangladesh government if any action was taken against them by the Kuwaiti authorities."