Dhaka, 31 August 2026:The British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, H.E. Ms. Sarah Cooke, paid a courtesy call on Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday.
The High Commissioner congratulated the State Minister on his assumption of office and expressed confidence that the Bangladesh-UK partnership would continue to grow stronger. The two sides noted with satisfaction the deep-rooted historical ties and strong people-to-people connections between the two countries and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in trade and investment, strengthen long-term economic ties, and enhance collaboration in Bangladeshs aviation sector. They also exchanged views on increasing cooperation in other priority areas including education, migration & mobility, skills development and security.
The State Minister appreciated the United Kingdoms continued support for the Rohingyas and urged the UK to maintain its role in international efforts towards their safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable repatriation to Myanmar. The High Commissioner assured that the United Kingdom would continue to play its leadership role as the penholder on Myanmar at the UN Security Council and work towards keeping the issue high on the international agenda.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation on bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest.