The Australian government feels that the elections in Bangladesh took place in an environment where all parties could not participate meaningfully and meaningfully - it is regrettable. These things were said in a statement published on the website of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Thursday.
The statement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Australian government in the context of the announcement of the results of the 12th National Parliament election held in Bangladesh on January 7.
The statement welcomed the fact that millions of voters in Bangladesh voted on election day. However, it also expressed disappointment with the election.
The statement also said, 'Australia is concerned about the incidents of violence and arrests of opposition members before the elections in Bangladesh. Australia has consistently highlighted the importance of free and fair elections to Bangladesh.
In that statement of the Foreign Office of Australia, it is mentioned as a close partner of Bangladesh. It is said that the friendship between Australia and Bangladesh is long-standing.
The statement also said that Australia is determined to work towards the common goals of the two countries to build an open, stable, prosperous and inclusive region.
