London:Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations through parliamentary diplomacy, focusing on expanding trade and investment and fostering closer people-to-people ties.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the commitment was made during a meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam and British parliamentarians Lord Hussain and Imran Hussain at the Bangladesh High Commission in London. The two parliamentarians are members of the UK Parliament's All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Bangladesh.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on advancing the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and the UK through parliamentary engagement and mutually beneficial cooperation in areas of common interest. Shama outlined the government's key priorities in social development, healthcare, education, and energy, emphasizing its commitment to equal rights, religious harmony, and inclusive, sustainable development.
The British parliamentarians expressed support for Bangladesh's democratic transition and aspirations for a peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive future for the country. Discussions also addressed the Rohingya crisis, with both sides highlighting the need for sustained international support and stressing the importance of ensuring the safe, voluntary, and dignified repatriation of the Rohingya to Myanmar.
Both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.