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Bangladesh and France on Monday underscored the importance of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union to enhance bilateral trade and broaden economic cooperation.
It was observed when Benoît Guidée, director for Asia and Oceania at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, paid a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the foreign ministry in Dhaka, according to a press release.
During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the mutually beneficial partnership between Bangladesh and France.
They discussed avenues for strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, supply chains, energy, space, defence, development cooperation, culture, education and skills development, migration, and people-to-people exchanges.
The two sides also discussed ways to enhance political collaboration in both bilateral and multilateral settings.
They exchanged views on regional and global issues, stressing the importance of peace, stability and stronger international cooperation.