Bangladesh on Thursday expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in Ukraine and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and resolve the crisis through dialogue and diplomacy.
“Such violence would seriously impact the peace and stability of the whole region,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday sharing Bangladesh's position after Russian troops attacked Ukraine.
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The government of Bangladesh said they are also assessing the possible impacts of the crisis on the economy of the region and beyond following the deteriorating situation in the region.
Meanwhile, the government of Bangladesh asked the Bangladesh nationals in Ukraine to move to a safer location and if necessary to Poland.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been maintaining close coordination with the Embassy of Bangladesh in Poland.
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“We have been extending all out support to the stranded Bangladeshis there for their immediate repatriation to Bangladesh. For smooth coordination of the repatriation process, Bangladesh Embassy in Warsaw has already been strengthened with additional manpower and resources,” said the MoFA, adding that all types of consular assistances are being extended free of cost.