<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said Bangladesh and the United States are on the same page regarding “free and fair” elections in Bangladesh.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>“We made it clear that we want free and fair elections. The US also wants free and fair elections and they will play a supportive role to that end. And the US is not with those who will not take part in the elections,” he told reporters while responding to a question.</div><div><br></div><div>The Foreign Minister, who returned home from the US and UK, said foreigners keep coming and are having more interactions than before as Bangladesh’s image and dignity boosted.</div><div><br></div><div>He also said many countries including the USA, France, UK and other countries from Europe come here to sell their own things.</div><div><br></div><div>Asked about the US visa policy, Momen said Bangladesh also has a visa policy like the US and there is nothing to worry about.</div><div><br></div><div>He also said Bangladesh will also impose sanctions on those who will impose sanctions on Bangladesh.</div><div><br></div><div>The Foreign Minister said Bangladesh has multifaceted relations with the US and the two countries routinely discuss issues like climate change, regulated migration, Rohingya crisis and security issues.</div><div><br></div><div>He said Bangladesh puts emphasis on multilateralism for a better world.</div><div><br></div><div>Responding to a question, the Foreign Minister said Bangladesh Awami League established democracy in the country while Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina strengthened it, reports UNB</div><div><br></div><div>“PM Hasina has the courage and she has the confidence,” he said, adding that if people cast their votes that will be considered as participatory elections.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>