Ambassador of Denmark H.E. Mr. Christian Brix Møller and Ambassador of Germany H.E. Dr. Rüdiger Lotz paid separate courtesy calls on H.E. Ms. Shama Obaed Islam, Hon’ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this afternoon. The Ambassadors warmly congratulated the Hon’ble State Minister on her assumption of duties and expressed optimism that bilateral relations between Bangladesh and both the countries would be further strengthened during this Government’s tenure.
Hon’ble State Minister acknowledged the longstanding development cooperation with Bangladesh across key sectors with both the countries. The discussions explored avenues for expanding cooperation in trade and investment, climate action, renewable energy, development partnership, skills development, manpower mobility, migration and inception of FTA negotiations with the EU. Ms. Islam sought support for Bangladesh’s candidature for the upcoming Presidency of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly for the term 2026-2027. She reiterated that the sustainable solution to the Rohingya crisis lies in the safe, voluntary, early, and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas to Myanmar.
The meeting concluded with expressing satisfaction with the steady progress of the existing relations. Both Ambassador reaffirmed their commitment to work closely to further advance the longstanding, and mutually beneficial relationship.