Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Monday said they see huge confidence in the new government from countries which are willing to engage and work with Bangladesh very closely. Talking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he said the government will establish mutually beneficial relations with all the countries and the issues that both sides have will be resolved respectfully, ensuring national dignity and interest. Dr Khalilur Rahman said the Envoys of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, India, China, Pakistan, the United States and European countries led by the EU Ambassador met him on Sunday and Monday where he outlined the new government's foreign policy. “Foreign policy is a very serious matter,” he told reporters at the state guest house Padma in the evening, seeking objectivity from the media while reporting on foreign affairs. The Foreign Minister said an imprudent or misleading statement can affect international relations and urged journalists to maintain objectivity and avoid rumors.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 23, 2026 11:42 UTC