Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Thursday reiterated that people's right to food and shelter and their welfare remain the number one priority of the government, not luxury.
“Our number one priority is to ensure people’s welfare and betterment of the country. Right to food and right to shelter – these are our priority human rights. Food security is our priority. I do not think we sign any agreement where luxury is involved,” he said.
The Foreign Minister made the remarks as a journalist wanted to know about the government's position regarding the 'General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)' and the 'Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA)'.
These two are "essential" to enabling a closer defence relationship, expanding opportunities for defence trade, information sharing, and military-to-military cooperation between Bangladesh and the USA.