Bangladesh and the United Kingdom are expected to enhance cooperation on priority areas, including migration, economic reform and security, as UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan arrives in Dhaka this morning on a two-day visit.

On her second visit to Bangladesh in her role as the Indo-Pacific Minister, Anne-Marie Trevelyan will reaffirm the UK’s commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
During the visit, she will meet Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the foreign minister. Discussions are expected to focus on the UK-Bangladesh migration cooperation, trade and economic ties, and the UK’s support to the Rohingya refugee response.

Anne-Marie Trevelyan will also meet business leaders, humanitarian actors, climate experts and, in meetings with civil society organisations and political leaders, she will recognise the importance of democracy and human rights as foundations for long-term growth and prosperity. She will also announce new UK support to equip and empower youth and vulnerable groups in Bangladesh to engage in climate action.
“I’m pleased to be back in Bangladesh with our new trade policy project marking an important step forward towards closer UK-Bangladesh collaboration, boosting our economic ties,” the UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific.

“We remain steadfast in our support for the Rohingya in Myanmar and Bangladesh, and will provide £12 million of new humanitarian assistance, to increase access to clean water, healthcare, shelter, and protection services for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh,” she said.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said: “Delighted to welcome UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, to Bangladesh. The UK’s long-standing friendship with Bangladesh is cemented by the deep cultural and people-to-people links between our two countries.”
“The UK-Bangladesh partnership continues to go from strength to strength. From our joint work to tackle economic challenges, to our steadfast support for the Rohingya, and our partnership on climate change, we are determined to do more together,” she said.