Bangladesh has demanded a formal public apology for the “atrocities” committed by Pakistan during the 1971 Liberation War and raised pending financial claims during the first Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) meeting in 15 years. The talks come as Bangladesh, under interim chief Muhammad Yunus, seeks to repair ties with Pakistan that reached its lowest ebb during the Sheikh Hasina regime.
While foreign secretary Amna Baloch led the Pakistani delegation, foreign secretary Md Jashim Uddin represented Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has also sought $4.52 billion from Pakistan as part of its share of pre-1971 assets. After the 1971 war, East Pakistan split from West Pakistan to form an independent Bangladesh.
“These issues need to be resolved to establish a solid foundation for our bilateral relations,” Md Jashim Uddin told reporters.
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