Bangladesh High Commission Marks SAARC Charter Day
By Azaraimy

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Bangladesh High Commission in Brunei Darussalam observed the SAARC Charter Day yesterday.

The event was held to commemorate of the signing of SAARC Charter on December 8, 1985 at the first summit held in Dhaka. The onus is on Bangladesh, as they continue to hold the SAARC Chair till its handing over to India at the 14th Summit in April 2007 in New Delhi.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is a regional intra-government organisation of eight South Asian countries.

To mark the day, the High Commission of Bangladesh arranged a discussion meeting on the significance of the day and outcome of the 13th SAARC Summit at its premises.

Among foreign officials present were Ambassador of Japan, Acting High Commissioner of India and Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan. Also present were deputy heads of mission of Asean countries, a representative from the China Embassy, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and members of the Bangladesh community.

Mr Md Hedayetul Islam Chowdhury, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Brunei presided over the meeting.

A message by President and Chief Adviser of Caretaker Government of Bangladesh, Prof lajuddin Ahmed, was read out in the meeting by First Secretary of Bangladesh High Commission, Mr A S M Waheeduzzaman.

Later, the High Commissioner of Bangladesh presented a briefing on SAARC and the outcome of the 13th SAARC Summit. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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