Bangladesh firmly supports independent state for Palestinians, says Dr Yunus
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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday conveyed to Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Hussein Al Sheikh that Bangladesh firmly supports an independent state for the Palestinian people and their struggle.
"The entire country is united behind the Palestinian people and their struggle for freedom," the Chief Adviser said during a meeting on the sideline of the D-8 Summit.
The PLO Secretary General thanked the Chief Adviser, reports UNB.
He also thanked Professor Yunus for his powerful speech at the D-8 Summit supporting the Palestinian causes.
The Chief Adviser gifted a copy of the Art of Triumph, an art book on the wall graffiti and murals of the July mass uprising, to the PLO leader.
Dr Ziad Abu Amer, Executive Member of the PLO, was also present during the meeting.