India says it has no involvement in Sheikh Hasina event at FCC
India’s External Affairs Ministry said India has no involvement and no endorsement regarding Sheikh Hasina’s FCC press conference scheduled for Wednesday.
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What happened: India denies involvement and endorsement of the FCC press conference
India’s External Affairs Ministry said the Government of India has no involvement in a press conference that Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to address at the Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC) on Wednesday. The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson stated that the FCC press conference is organised by a private media entity and that India does not endorse any views expressed at the FCC forum.
The External Affairs Ministry clarification was made after Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s foreign affairs adviser Humayun Kobir met India’s High Commissioner in Dhaka. Humayun Kobir warned that Sheikh Hasina’s continued political activities on Indian territory could harm India–Bangladesh bilateral ties.
FCC president Dr. Waiel Awwad was quoted saying Sheikh Hasina would announce plans to return to Bangladesh during an exclusive interactive session.
Background and earlier positions: Diplomatic concerns about political activity linked to territory
What changed now: A public statement on government non-involvement
