Dhaka, Sept 06: Dismissing India's allegations that ISI is running militant training camps in Bangladesh, Foreign Minister Morshed Khan has asked New Delhi to prove the presence of such camps. "The helicopter is ready, come and show us where the camps are," Khan told reporters in Chittagong while referring to India's charge that ISI is running training camps here.
"We have never allowed our territory to be used against others and will never do so in the future," Khan said. Commenting on Dhaka's relations with New Delhi, the Foreign Minister said that all existing troubles and disagreements with India, including disputes along the border, will be solved through discussions.
On the issue of gas export, he said, "if the resources are surplus, it would certainly be exported". Referring to main Opposition Awami League's stand against export, Khan said by signing the production sharing agreement (PSA), the party gave approval to export. On India's demand for transit and transshipment facilities from Bangladesh, he said if a situation was created for allowing such facilities, then India as a neighbour will get it first.
He said that trading and commercial activities with Myanmar will be further expanded as part of government's 'look east policy'. He also said that talks are being held with Yangon authorities for the return of remaining Rohingya Muslims.
Bureau Report