Bangladesh, Australia discuss strengthening military cooperation

Australian Army Deputy Chief of Army Maj Gen Chris Smith, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister’s Defence Adviser Brig Gen (retd) AKM Shamsul Islam, at the Armed Forces Division in Dhaka Cantonment on Sunday.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed various aspects of the longstanding friendly relations between Bangladesh and Australia, with a focus on enhancing the professional capabilities of their armed forces, exchanging bilateral training programmes, technical cooperation and strengthening strategic communication.

They also emphasised increasing mutual participation in advanced military training and skills development programmes to address challenges in modern warfare.

Maj Gen Chris Smith praised the professionalism and significant contributions of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to UN peacekeeping missions.

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He expressed interest in expanding cooperation between the two countries in advanced training and experience-sharing for peacekeepers to contribute to global peace and stability.

Defence Adviser AKM Shamsul Islam thanked Maj Gen Smith for Australia’s continued friendship and the positive progress in military cooperation between the two countries.

He expressed hope that the visit would further strengthen and deepen professional ties between the Bangladesh Army and the Australian Armed Forces.