Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan, who is heading the Bangladesh delegation to CHOGM, participated in the meeting of the eight-member Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) which deliberated on the political situation in member countries.

In the meeting, chaired by the prime minister of Samoa, the group deliberated on the developments in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Pakistan and Zimbabwe.

The meeting finalised its report to the Heads of Government who will decide, among others, whether to continue the suspension of Pakistan and Zimbabwe from the Councils of Commonwealth.

The Bangladesh delegation also took part in the meeting of the Ministerial Group on Small States (MGSS) which discussed particular issues concerning the political and economic developments in small states. Foreign Secretary Shamsher M Chowdhury led the delegation to the MGSS.

The foreign minister also had bilateral meetings with his Indian and Sri Lankan counterparts yesterday.

Indian Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha called on Morshed Khan at his hotel suite. During their exclusive meeting, the two foreign ministers discussed the issues before the CHOGM.

They also discussed bilateral as well as regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tyronne Fernando also called on the Bangladesh foreign minister to discuss Commonwealth and other issues of mutual concern.

Foreign Minister Morshed Khan also attended a cultural evening of Commonwealth Peoples' Forum organised by the Commonwealth Foundation. A Bangladeshi cultural troupe enthralled the audience with their colourful dance.