State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Thursday reaffirmed Bangladesh’s strong and unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights.
He expressed deep concern over Israel’s plan to expand settlements in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, stressing that such actions are contrary to international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
The State Minister expressed the concern when Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Bangladesh Yousef S. Y. Ramadan called on him.
The Ambassador greeted the State Minister on assuming his responsibilities and thanked Bangladesh for its continued support for the people of Palestine and the Palestinian cause.
The two sides also discussed the situation in Gaza and ongoing bilateral cooperation in different sectors.