Dhaka, Feb 01 (V7N) — Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain expressed optimism that more than 55 percent of registered voters will cast their ballots in the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections. He also stated that the government has briefed foreign representatives on measures taken to prevent election-related violence.

Advisor Hossain made the remarks during the closing ceremony of a training on election diplomacy on Sunday afternoon.

He noted that discussions by foreign observers on Bangladesh’s elections have now become a routine, and added that the people of the country also welcome international attention.

Regarding diplomatic formalities, Hossain said that some advisors have already handed over their diplomatic passports to receive regular passports quickly for visa purposes. However, he clarified that he himself has not yet submitted his passport.

In response to queries about the Chief Advisor’s post-election visit to Japan, Advisor Hossain stated that the Foreign Ministry has no information regarding any such trip at this time.

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