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Monday, November 21, 2011
Bangladesh asks Pakistan to apologise for ‘war crimes’ in 1971
DHAKA: A senior Bangladeshi official on Sunday urged Pakistan to formally apologise for alleged atrocities and acts of genocide committed by the Pakistani military during the 1971 war.
Foreign Affairs Minister Dipu Moni made the demand in a meeting with Pakistan’s new envoy to Bangladesh, a statement released by the ministry said.
According to the statement, Moni “sought Pakistan’s understanding and recognition of Bangladesh’s position on resolving the outstanding issues including an expression of formal apology from Pakistan for the genocide and atrocities committed in 1971”.
It said Moni also wanted to settle the issues of division of assets and war reparations. Moni said that resolving these long-standing issues was important to maintaining good relations with Pakistan. “Early resolution of the outstanding issues would enable the existing friendly relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan to make a great leap forward and create a wider space for cooperation.” agencies
Courtesy www.dailytimes.com.pk