Dhaka, EU seek stronger ties, broader cooperation

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) on Thursday stressed strengthening existing ties and expanding multidimensional cooperation during a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon.

The discussion was held when Managing Director for Asia and the Pacific of the European External Action Service (EEAS) Erik Kurzweil paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir, said a press release. 

During the talks, the two sides discussed Bangladesh-EU bilateral relations, trade and investment, development cooperation, as well as regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Both sides expressed keen interest in further deepening engagement and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

They also discussed enhancing the Bangladesh-EU Comprehensive Partnership Agreement and reviewed Bangladesh's recent political developments.

The Adviser emphasised the importance of making Bangladesh-EU relations more effective and forward-looking.

The EU praised Bangladesh's development progress and assured continued support in the coming years.

EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller was also present at the meeting.