As Bangladesh prepares for upcoming elections, the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami has outlined its commitment to fostering peaceful and cooperative relationships with neighboring countries, including India, based on mutual respect and fairness. The party’s election manifesto emphasizes the importance of constructive ties with neighboring nations like Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Thailand.
Jamaat-e-Islami has also highlighted its foreign policy priorities, focusing on strengthening connections with Muslim-majority countries and enhancing cooperation with developed nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, and Canada. Additionally, the party aims to expand diplomatic, economic, and strategic engagements with Eastern Europe, Africa, and South America.
The manifesto underscores Bangladesh’s commitment to active participation in international organizations, including the United Nations, to address global challenges related to peace, security, human rights, and economic development. Furthermore, Jamaat-e-Islami reaffirms Bangladesh’s involvement in regional bodies like SAARC and ASEAN.
In collaboration with the international community, Jamaat pledges to seek a peaceful and sustainable resolution to the Rohingya crisis, ensuring the safe and voluntary repatriation of affected individuals. The party also promises to support Bangladesh’s continued participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions and advocate for transparent and lawful migration management systems.
Ahead of the February 12 election, Jamaat’s election manifesto presents a comprehensive foreign policy vision that aims at broader cooperation with various countries, although it notably excludes any direct mention of Pakistan.
