Bangladesh has called upon the Non-aligned Movement (NAM) to redouble its efforts for a just, durable and peaceful solution of the long-lingering crisis of Palestine.
At the same time, Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen urged the Movement to ensure adequate assistance for meeting the urgent humanitarian needs of the Palestinians including their need for Covid-19 vaccines.
“NAM should initiate concrete actions for achieving a lasting solution to the Palestinian crisis,” he said while addressing an extraordinary meeting of the NAM Committee on Palestine virtually held on Tuesday.
Recalling the unflinching support expressed by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for the just struggle of the Palestinian people, the Foreign Minister reiterated Bangladesh’s solidarity and continued commitment in support of the inalienable rights of the Palestinians to self-determination, independence, statehood and sovereignty.
Dr. Momen expressed deep concern over the recent violation of ceasefire and indiscriminate attacks carried out by the Israeli forces on the innocent Palestinians. “Failure of the international community to resolve the Palestinian crisis has led to a protracted situation in the Middle East," he continued.
He called for immediate action to hold Israel accountable for its flagrant violations of international laws, norms and principles.
“NAM’s support to the ongoing investigation by the International Criminal Court is of utmost importance,” he added. .
The Foreign Minister of Palestine, Foreign Ministers of Indonesia, Algeria, Cuba, Egypt, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Malaysia were among other Ministers who attended the ministerial meeting.