Dhaka for restraint in action on Libya
Bangladesh has urged restraint in the implementation of the UN Security Council Action on Libya “so that military action is resorted to only when absolutely essential and solely for neutralising military targets.”
In a press statement yesterday, the Foreign Ministry said for Bangladesh, the concern continues to be with regard to the safety of civilians, particularly of Bangladesh nationality, located in various parts of Libya.
The statement says, "Bangladesh is closely following the evolving situation in Libya. We have taken note of the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 1973 (2011), which calls for immediate ceasefire inside Libya and a complete end to violence.
“We welcome the fact that the resolution aims at protecting civilians and civilian populated areas under threat and excludes categorically an occupation force.”
Bangladesh also called for a dialogue within Libya to find a peaceful solution to the current crisis in line with the aspirations of the Libyan people.
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