Extending his government’s full support, President of France Emmanuel Macron has said France looks forward to working with Bangladesh interim government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and his teams to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
Extending his sincere congratulations to Prof Yunus on his appointment as Chief Adviser to the interim government of Bangladesh, the French President said, “In this complex period that your country is going through, please know that you can count on the full support of France.”
President Macron wished Prof Yunus every success in meeting the challenges awaiting him.The Chief Adviser’s press wing shared the letter on Wednesday.
The French President hoped that the joint work aimed at continuously strengthening the bilateral relationship can continue, on essential subjects such as respect for human rights and minorities, adaptation to climate change, and the fight against poverty.
“As Bangladesh now enters a period of transition, the interim government you lead will have the important task of preparing the ground for democratic elections and ensuring that a return to calm and national reconciliation can be achieved,” said the French President in a letter to Prof Yunus.
“As such, I welcome the messages you have already sent in this regard,” he said.
British envoy discusses issues of mutual interest with Dr Yunus
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke on Wednesday met interim government Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and discussed issues of mutual interest.
The meeting was held at State Guesthouse Jamuna in the capital.
Special assistant to Chief Adviser Ali Imam Majumder, Principal Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Lamiya Morshed and Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam were, among others, present.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke recently met Adviser for Foreign Affairs Md Touhid Hossain and said the interim government has the UK’s support as it works to restore peace and order in Bangladesh, ensure accountability and chart the pathway to an inclusive, prosperous and democratic future.
Japanese Ambassador meets Chief Adviser Prof Yunus
Besides, Japanese Ambassador to Iwama Kiminori on Wednesday met interim government Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at state guesthouse Jamuna and discussed issues of mutual interest.
Adviser Ali Imam Majumder, Principal Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Lamiya Morshed and Chief Adviser’s press secretary Shafiqul Alam were, among others, present.
Earlier, Japan strongly hoped that through a peaceful and democratic political transition, Bangladesh will keep advancing on a path towards stable development.
Under the “Strategic Partnership” enshrined between the two countries, Japan said it will continue its support for Bangladesh’s development and prosperity, standing side by side with the transition process to be led by Chief Advisor Dr Yunus of the interim government.
