Interviewed by Xasir Berserk
Former Secretary and Ambassador for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wali Ur Rahman recently had a talk with Daily Our Time on ongoing Rohingya issue. Regarding India, China and Russia’s taking side with Myanmar; later India, China envoy’s assurance to stay with Bangladesh- Wali Ur Rahman shared his views with us. According to him, India they were never against us. Within the scope of national interest, of course we have a broader international spirit. India has it’s own national policy. India has it’s huge investment and already they negotiated agreement. They want to bring Gas & Oil from Myanmar to India and the pipes will go through Bangladesh. The 2nd time our Honorable Prime Minister came to power, we talked about the Gas that will be going through Bangladesh, we need a part of it. Now this problem emerged when India is busy with their deep sea port and other infrastructures. The Rohingya issue blew up on our face quite suddenly and India’s posture is very much in favor to Bangladesh. They will certainly do whatever they can do for Bangladesh, he said. Bangladesh have been in touch with China and it’s alright . Then Russia, also Bangladesh have got in touch of MR. Vladimir Putin and now we have to formalize the whole thing. Very soon I think that our Prime-Minister will take some initiatives in terms of getting the final words from these 3 countries. India and China already has agreed for this.
Edited by Rubya Tripty