Dhaka: Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) commenced a two-day introductory meeting in Dhaka on Tuesday, setting the stage for future negotiations on a Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement aimed at elevating bilateral relations. Additional Foreign Secretary (Bilateral) Dr. Md Nazrul Islam and Deputy Managing Director of the Asia and Pacific Division at the European External Action Service, Paola Pampaloni, are leading their respective delegations, as stated in a press release. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the discussions are organized into three main sessions and cover a range of issues, including institutional provisions, international peace and security, governance and human rights, justice, and cooperation on trade and related matters. Ambassador of Bangladesh to Belgium and Permanent Representative to the EU Mahbuub Hasan Saleh, along with officials from the EU, are also participating in the discussions virtually from Brussels. Further discussions on the remaining themes ar e scheduled for this afternoon.
