Indian HC security not a 'diplomatic' problem
Dhaka, June 13 (bdnews24.com)—The foreign minister sees no "diplomatic" problem with Indian security personnel being deployed for the safety of the Indian high commission. Dipu Moni told journalists at her ministry on Sunday that the government, however, was yet to decide on the issue. "Diplomatically, there is no problem (in this proposal)."
Asked whether the government would allow Indian armed forces for the high commission's security, the minister said the governments were discussing the proposal. The foreign minister said the host state was obliged to provide 'outside security' of all foreign missions. "But the internal security is the responsibility of the respective countries."
Moni referred to the US and the UK missions. She said the issue was currently being considered by the home ministry. The foreign minister said both the US and UK missions were in charge of their internal security. "The home ministry has been examining whether the Indian proposal is inconsistent with the domestic laws," said Moni.
For better security of its mission in Dhaka, New Delhi proposed a few months ago to allow Indian armed personnel for the security of the high commissioner as well as the high commission. The main opposition BNP has raised concerns at the Indian proposal on several occasions claiming that it would violate Bangladesh's sovereignty.
Replying to another question, the foreign minister said that the two neighbours were discussing air marshals on Indian aircraft flying to Bangladesh. Air marshals are armed personnel who ensure internal security of aircraft. Dhaka's approval of the Indian proposal would mean that an air marshal would fly on board each Indian flight to Dhaka.
Asked whether the government would allow Indian armed forces for the high commission's security, the minister said the governments were discussing the proposal. The foreign minister said the host state was obliged to provide 'outside security' of all foreign missions. "But the internal security is the responsibility of the respective countries."
Moni referred to the US and the UK missions. She said the issue was currently being considered by the home ministry. The foreign minister said both the US and UK missions were in charge of their internal security. "The home ministry has been examining whether the Indian proposal is inconsistent with the domestic laws," said Moni.
For better security of its mission in Dhaka, New Delhi proposed a few months ago to allow Indian armed personnel for the security of the high commissioner as well as the high commission. The main opposition BNP has raised concerns at the Indian proposal on several occasions claiming that it would violate Bangladesh's sovereignty.
Replying to another question, the foreign minister said that the two neighbours were discussing air marshals on Indian aircraft flying to Bangladesh. Air marshals are armed personnel who ensure internal security of aircraft. Dhaka's approval of the Indian proposal would mean that an air marshal would fly on board each Indian flight to Dhaka.
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