Australian High Commissioner (Acting) H.E. Ms. Nardia Simpson with two accompanied delegations made a courtesy call on the CHT affairs Adviser (Ambassador rtd.) Mr. Supradip Chakma in his office today.
In their discussion, they highlighted on the existing relations between Bangladesh and Australian High Commission and highlighted their further cooperation in the CHT in environment, livelihood development and primary education.
While welcoming to Australian High Commission team the Adviser highlighted on Interim Govt. objectives and it’s reform policy to eliminate all form of discrimination and uplift human rights on for all which will be based on equality and justice. H.E. Australian Acting High Commissioner reaffirmed the Australia’s strong support for the interim government’s reform ambition, highlighting the importance of the rule of law and human rights.
Highlighting his relentless afford to build a harmonious society to bring change in livelihood, health, education for every individual in CHT, the Adviser hoped for Australia’s cooperations to see a harmonious and developed CHT. He mentioned CHT’s massive potential in horticulture, agriculture, fisheries, eco-tourism but with pre-condition of good governance, a harmonious society based on justice and equality and at time with affirmative action to uplift backward communities of the hill. He recommended for further cooperations in quality education, livelihood development, health and especially on environment to the visiting team.
Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Chittagong Hilltracts Affairs Mr. Jahangir Alam NDC, Deputy Secretary Ms Jesmin Akter, PS to honorable Adviser (DS) Mr. Khandakar Mushfiqur Rahman, First Secretary (Development) of Australian High Commission, Dhaka office Mr. Syed Sajjad Haider, and Ms. Lara Adams, First Secretary (Political) of Australian High Commission, Dhaka were also present during the meeting.