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Dhaka: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said that Dhaka would positively consider joining the Mecca Pact if invited by its founding members.<\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, speaking in Parliament, Khalilur Rahman said Bangladesh views the Mecca Pact positively, however, any decision to join would depend on the desire and invitation of its founding members.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining the pact or not has not come yet, as it is subjected to the intention of the parties involved in the pact. If they invite Bangladesh to join, then we will definitely consider it positively,\u201d the foreign minister said, assuring parliament that Dhaka would assess the potential benefits before making any decision to join.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore importantly, we have to keep in mind that it [the Makkah Pact] is the Muslim world\u2019s self-defence mechanism,\u201d he added. \u201cAnd this is our family\u2019s, the Muslim family\u2019s, internal matter. So, there is nothing for others to be concerned about.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Dhaka: Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has said that Dhaka would positively consider joining the Mecca Pact if invited by its founding members. 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