Plan for simultaneous recognition, dialogue

September 8, 1972

MALIK ACCEPTS DHAKA-PINDI REQUEST FOR MEDIATION

Dr Adam Malik, foreign minister of Indonesia, admits at a press conference today that he has been working as a go-between for reconciliation between Bangladesh and Pakistan. He says that he has accepted the role of a mediator on the requests of the governments of Bangladesh and Pakistan. His plan for reconciliation is a simultaneous announcement of recognition and commencement of Mujib-Bhutto dialogue.

Dr Malik further says that he has no plans for an immediate visit to Pakistan but he has been in constant touch with Pakistan. He would convey the reaction of the Bangladesh government to Pakistan, he adds.

JAKARTA-DHAKA FOR PEACEFUL SOLUTION OF DISPUTES

Bangladesh and Indonesia today say all disputes in the subcontinent should be resolved peacefully without any outside interference and on the basis of national dignity, non-interference in internal affairs, and mutual respect for each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

A joint communiqué issued in Dhaka today at the end of a four-day visit to Bangladesh by Indonesian Foreign Minister Malik, agrees that a trade delegation from Bangladesh would shortly pay a visit to Indonesia to explore possibilities of expansion of trade between the two countries.

RULES FOR USING NATIONAL FLAG

The Bangladesh government today lays down procedures for using the national flag and hopes that the public will maintain it, says a press note. It adds that the national flag could be flown on private houses on specific days. The flag should be made in the correct size and proper colour. People will have to show respect to the flag by standing quietly when the national flag is screened in cinema houses or in similar situations.

SOURCES: September 9, 1972 issues of Bangladesh Observer, Dainik Bangla and Dainik Ittefaq.