The Pulse Today
BREAKING
MP Azharul Islam Mannan Distributes Relief Funds to Needy Families in SonargaonParliament Proposes Anti-Gambling Bill with Maximum 7-Year Prison PenaltyOpenAI Unveils 'Schedule' Feature to Boost Task Management in AI ChatbotPrime Minister Tareq Rahman Arrives in Dalian, China for Economic ForumEurope Confronts Intense Heatwave; Conditions Predicted to DeteriorateGold Prices Rise Again in Bangladesh Amid Global Market IncreaseSpaceX's Nasdaq Debut Values Company at Over $2 Trillion, Surpassing AmazonStudy Reveals AI Data Centers Contribute to Local Temperature IncreasesNarayanganj BNP Youth Wing Holds Rally to Welcome New Central CommitteeMP Mannan Announces Special Plan to Promote Sonargaon GloballyDeputy Speaker: Understanding History Crucial for National Identity and FutureNahid Rana Achieves Career-Best 12th in ICC ODI Bowling RankingsItalian Ambassador Discusses Enhanced Defence Cooperation with Bangladesh PM's AdviserBangladesh Seeks Crucial Win in Second ODI to Level Series Against ZimbabwePakistan High Commission Gifts 1,000 Footballs to Bangladesh Football FederationDhaka University Vice-Chancellor to Attend ACU Council Meeting in UKThree Arrested in Dhaka for Killing Auto-Rickshaw DriverDSE's Losing Streak Continues as Profit-Taking Drags Benchmark Index DownFuneral Processions for Iran's Khamenei Held in Iraq's Holy CitiesPresident Shahabuddin Initiates National Tree Plantation Movement in BangladeshUber Expands Ridesharing Services to Sylhet, Enhancing Local Mobility AccessBangladesh Announces Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals for 2030 and 2040Nepal Court Convicts Ex-Ministers for Fraud in Bhutan Refugee Resettlement ScamShama Obaed Islam Emphasizes Women's Leadership for SDGs Success in BangladeshBIBM Calls for Modernization of Trade Finance to Ensure Sustainable Banking Growth in Bangladesh

Italian Ambassador Discusses Enhanced Defence Cooperation with Bangladesh PM's Adviser

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro met with Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam to discuss strengthening defence ties.

By Staff Correspondent
Share
Italian envoy meets PM's Defence Adviser to strengthen defence ties | News
BSS

Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro today met with Prime Minister's Defence Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Dr AKM Shamsul Islam at the Armed Forces Division (AFD) office in Dhaka Cantonment. The meeting focused on further strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in defence cooperation and military training modernization.

Longstanding Friendly Relations

During the meeting, both sides exchanged greetings and recalled the longstanding friendly relations between Bangladesh and Italy. They discussed ways to enhance these relations, with a particular focus on defence cooperation.

Defence Cooperation and Training

The discussions included enhancing opportunities for members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to participate in training programmes at Italian military institutions. This exchange aims to improve professional skills and capabilities through shared expertise.

Modernization and Peacekeeping

Both countries also explored cooperation for the modernization of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. Additionally, they reviewed their significant contributions to UN peacekeeping missions and discussed future joint efforts to uphold global peace and security.

Valuing Military and Diplomatic Relations

Welcoming the Italian ambassador, Defence Adviser Dr AKM Shamsul Islam expressed that Bangladesh highly values its military and diplomatic relations with Italy. Ambassador Alessandro appreciated the professionalism of the Bangladesh Armed Forces and expressed hope for further deepening defence relations between the two countries.

Source: BSS

FAQ

What was the main focus of the meeting between the Italian Ambassador and Bangladesh's Defence Adviser?
The main focus of the meeting was to discuss ways to further strengthen bilateral defence relations, particularly in defence cooperation and the modernization of military training.
What opportunities were discussed for the Bangladesh Armed Forces?
The meeting discussed enhancing opportunities for members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to participate in training programmes at Italian military institutions.
What contributions of both countries were reviewed during the meeting?
Both countries reviewed their significant contributions to UN peacekeeping missions and discussed future joint efforts to uphold global peace and security.

Topics

Comments

More in World

See all →

Latest stories