Taking steps for food, energy security: Momen

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Bangladesh remains prudent in taking precautionary measures on two key fronts -- food and energy security -- to deal with the challenges ahead due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

He said this while speaking to reporters at the foreign ministry.

Momen said Bangladesh always wants peace and stability in the world, especially regional stability. He mentioned that the government has already started taking actions for energy and food security.

Because of the precautionary measures, the minister hopes that the situation would not be much problematic for the country.

Momen predicted more challenges ahead and described the situation in many countries due to the war, adding that in the coming winter, the situation might get worse in Europe.

Earlier, the minister spoke at a discussion marking the birth anniversary of Sheikh Russel, the youngest son of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as chief guest.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam and Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen also spoke.Bangladesh missions abroad also marked the 59th birth anniversary of Sheikh Russel.