London:State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam met with members of the UK Parliament's All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Bangladesh at the Bangladesh High Commission in London. The meeting included Lord Hussain and Imran Hussain MP.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the discussions focused on enhancing Bangladesh-UK relations through parliamentary diplomacy. The meeting emphasized expanding trade and investment and fostering greater people-to-people connectivity between the two nations.
Shama Obaed highlighted the Bangladeshi government's priorities in social development, healthcare, education, and energy, emphasizing their commitment to equal rights, religious harmony, and sustainable development. The UK parliamentarians welcomed Bangladesh's democratic transition and shared their hopes for a peaceful and prosperous future for the country.
The meeting also addressed the importance of international support for resolving the Rohingya crisis, highlighting the need for safe and dignified repatriation of Rohingya to Myanmar. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the friendship between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom and advancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.