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Wed, 08/06/2008 - 11:14
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EU MP praises govt for poll preparations




DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug 6 (BSS) - Nirj Deva, Member of the European
Parliament, today called on Adviser for Foreign Affairs Dr
Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury at his office this afternoon.

Later talking to newsmen, Deva praised the election
preparations of the caretaker government and said the government
was on track and he had no doubt that the elections will be held
fairly and credibly on schedule.

He said he had observed many elections in different parts of
the world, including Indonesia. Bangladesh's electoral roll, with
photographs on voter ID, is a "phenomenal achievement" unmatched
anywhere else.

Nirj Deva also stated that the European Union considered
Bangladesh one of its staunchest friends and partners. He added
he would report on the positive things he has seen to the
European Commissioner for External Affairs Benita Ferrero
Waldner.

Deva also lauded the foreign adviser as a very renowned
diplomat who had played a key role in international diplomacy.




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