UNB, Dhaka :
Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Li Jun on Thursday said his country still encourages Bangladesh’s two major political parties to resolve their differences through a peaceful dialogue for a sustained political stability.
“We still encourage the two political parties (AL and BNP) to find a solution through a constructive dialogue…the two major
parties shoulder a special responsibility to make the political situation in Bangladesh much more stable,” said the envoy.
Li Jun, however, said holding another national election depends fully on the people of Bangladesh as the January 5 polls boycotted by the oppositions experienced low voter turnout.
“I think this is an issue to be decided by the people of Bangladesh because you (BD people) know the country’s situation much better than outsiders. You’re the real players,” he added.
The Chinese diplomat made the remarks during his interactions with the diplomatic correspondents at the Jatiya Press Club.
Diplomatic Correspondents Association, Bangladesh (Dcab) arranged the event – Dcab Talks – with its President Mainul Alam in the chair. Dcab General Secretary Angur Nahar Monty was also present.
The diplomat, however, expressed his satisfaction over the just-held upazila parishad elections and termed those local government elections ‘peaceful and positive developments’ as candidates backed by BNP and other opposition parties took part in it.
Asked why China congratulated new government after an election boycotted by major party BNP and its allies, Li Jun said China follows the principle of non-interference in internal affairs.
China encourages AL, BNP to resolve differences
