Foreign Affairs

Protecting Foreign Diplomatic Missions and Personnel: A Priority for Bangladesh The Value of Diplomatic Relations The United States has expressed its expectation for the Bangladesh government to uphold its responsibilities concerning the safety and security of diplomatic missions and personnel residing within its borders. The assurances refer to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations - an international treaty on diplomatic intercourse and immunity. "The United States values its relationship with Bangladesh, and we expect that the government will take all necessary actions to maintain the safety and security of all foreign missions and personnel in the country, including ours," spoke a US State Department spokesperson during a routine briefing. The Rising Concern on Security The comments emerged in response to the recent expression of concern by t...

National Resistance Council: Countries have no right to interfere in Afghanistan's affairs "National Resistance Council for the Rescue of Afghanistan" supports Afghanistan's stance at the United Nations Security Council The "National Resistance Council for the Rescue of Afghanistan" has issued a statement today condemning the interference of other countries in Afghanistan's affairs. The council explicitly supports the position of Nasir Ahmad Faiq, the head of Afghanistan's delegation to the United Nations. (Read Also: Understanding Afghanistan’s Stance on Security Cooperation: The Taliban’s Response to Pakistan’s Concerns) Strong reaction to Pakistan's statements a...