Foreign Secretary Md Jasim Uddin today sought
continued Canadian support for ongoing reforms under the Bangladesh’s interim
government.
He made the call while hosting a farewell luncheon for departing Canadian
High Commissioner Dr Lilly Nicholls at the State Guest House Padma in the
capital, a foreign ministry’s press release said here.
Prior to the luncheon, the two diplomats discussed various aspects of the
Bangladesh-Canada bilateral relationship, it added.
During the meeting, the foreign secretary highlighted the recent student-led
uprising in Bangladesh as a revolutionary event that has created space to
reform the country towards a democratic future free from discrimination.
Dr Nicholls reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to supporting the interim
government and its reform efforts.
She described the Bangladesh-Canada relationship as “multifaceted” and
expressed optimism about further collaboration.
The envoy also thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their support
throughout her tenure.
T
he Foreign Secretary also praised Dr Nicholls for her dynamic role in
strengthening ties between the two countries.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
