She said these while responding to journalists' questions after a seminar at the BIS Auditorium in the capital on Monday (October 12).
In reply to a question on whether Bangladesh will send troops if Saudi Arabia needs them, the state minister said Bangladesh has not yet joined the Mecca Pact. Before formally joining, it cannot be said that a decision on this matter has been finalized. Therefore, the question of sending troops does not arise at this moment.
Shama Obaid said Bangladesh has solidarity with the government and people of Saudi Arabia over the ongoing incidents in Saudi Arabia. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has also sent a letter to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia seeking an end to the situation.
Regarding the security of Mecca-Medina, she said the religious sentiments and solidarity of the Muslim world are involved with the two holy cities. If any kind of threat is created there, Bangladesh will come forward with assistance.
