President calls for more European investment

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday called for more European investment in Bangladesh, citing its current healthy democratic and investor-friendly environment.
The President made the call when Head of the European Union Delegation to Bangladesh Ambassador Michael Miller and ambassadors Christian Brix Moller of Denmark, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet of France, Dr Rüdiger Lotz of Germany, Antonio Alessandro of Italy, Joris van Bommel of the Netherlands, Gabriel Maria Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru of Spain, and Nicolas Weeks of Sweden paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban, said a press release.
Expressing satisfaction over the improving ties between Bangladesh and European countries and the European Union, the President said, “The partnership has now taken a multifaceted shape. New opportunities have emerged to further deepen the cordial relations based on mutual respect.”
Reiterating Bangladesh’s commitment to preventing irregular migration and human trafficking, he, however, urged further expansion of legal migration pathways for skilled manpower, calling for more EU member states to join the Talent Partnership initiative.
While congratulating the President on assuming office, the ambassadors reaffirmed their commitment to continued engagement with the government and Bangladesh’s constitutional, judicial, and other key reform initiatives to further strengthen ties.
Expressing gratitude for the congratulations, the President highlighted the government’s commitment to those initiatives and assured continued cooperation.
The envoys also called for strengthening cooperation in areas including trade, good governance, climate action, and sustainable development, and urged the creation of a level playing field to increase trade and investment between Bangladesh and EU countries.
The President also sought more humanitarian assistance from the EU for the Rohingya and urged it to play a stronger role to enable their voluntary and dignified return to Myanmar. The envoys reiterated their support in the matter.
The meeting also covered the regional and global situation, renewable energy, green transition, migration management, education, maritime affairs, and technology transfer.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to working together while upholding the values of democracy, human rights, multilateralism, international law, and a rules-based international order.
The President’s military secretary, secretary, press secretary, and director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were also present at the meeting.