EU ambassador praises Bangladesh’s democratic transition, reaffirms support for key reforms

Ambassador of European Union delegation Michael Miller have commended Bangladesh’s recent democratic transition and pledged continued engagement in support of constitutional, judicial, labour and other critical reforms.

Miller made the pledge during a meeting with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman on Monday.

"We look forward to launching a new chapter with intensified relations with Bangladesh," he told reporters after their meetings with Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Responding to a question, Ambassador Miller said they are very near to finalising the Partnership Cooperation Agreement (PCA). "We do hope we will be in a position to sign it with Bangladesh."

Khalilur, in turn, expressed appreciation for the EU’s deployment of a large Election Observation Mission during the 12 February national election, reiterating the government’s commitment to strengthening democracy, the rule of law and good governance, said a press release.

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The ambassador said they came to the MoFA collectively as Bangladesh's most reliable partner.

He said they discussed the very broad nature of Bangladesh -EU relations – trade, development, humanitarian issues and migration.

Ambassador Miller said they look forward to exploring the full potential of the EU-Bangladesh relations.