New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- Amid the current diplomatic situation regarding the extradition of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA) Khalilur Rahman on Thursday reaffirmed Dhaka's commitment to strengthening cooperation within the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), emphasising enhanced collaboration in maritime security, counterterrorism, cybersecurity and regional stability.

In his country statement at the Seventh Meeting of the NSA of the CSC held in the national capital, Rahman also called for the Conclave to evolve into an "open, inclusive regional multilateral organisation".

Rahman said Bangladesh values its engagement with CSC initiatives and will continue to participate,...