In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir convened a meeting with five European ambassadors and senior diplomats at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tejgaon. The meeting focused on reaffirming the commitment to further strengthen long-standing relations and discussed expanding economic cooperation and collaboration in various strategic sectors of mutual interest.
The gathering included French Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, Spanish Ambassador Gabriel Sistiaga, British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke, European Union Chargé d’Affaires Baiba Zariņa, and German Chargé d’Affaires Anja Karsten. Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury also attended.
Discussions highlighted the importance of deepening and diversifying cooperation in trade, investment, defence, civil aviation, and other sectors. Both sides expressed a shared desire to broaden engagement in areas that support economic growth, investment, and long-term strategic cooperation.
Humaiun Kobir expressed hope that Bangladesh’s relations with European countries would be further strengthened based on mutual trust and shared interests. The European diplomats reaffirmed their keen interest in expanding their respective countries’ multifaceted partnerships with Bangladesh.
This meeting is part of Bangladesh’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to consolidate long-standing ties with European partners and explore new avenues of cooperation across political, economic, and strategic sectors.
