Global Net Report : Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Indian Ministry of External Affairs is very repentant for ban on onion export.
Dr Momen talking with reporters regarding this at his office while after return from Turkey.
“The latest ‘abrupt announcement’ of the government of India ‘undermines’ the discussions that took place in 2019 and 2020 between the two friendly countries on the matter and the understanding shared,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wrote to Indian High Commission in Dhaka on September 15.
The High Commission of India has been requested to convey Bangladesh’s message to the authorities concerned in India and take necessary measures to resume the export of onions to Bangladesh, taking into consideration the excellent ties of friendship and understanding enjoyed by the two countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs mentioned that the sudden announcement of amendments in India’s export policy of onion directly impacts the supply of essential food item in Bangladesh.
In line with the decision, the government has already taken steps to import onions from Turkey and Egypt, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The consignment of onions is expected to reach Chattogram port early next month.
source UNB
