28 EU envoys to meet Chief Adviser

Diplomats from all 27 European Union (EU) member states stationed in Dhaka and New Delhi and EU ambassador to Bangladesh will meet Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus on December 9.

Mohammad Rafiqul Alam, Director General of the Public Diplomacy Wing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made the announcement during the ministry’s weekly briefing on Thursday (December 5) afternoon.

“This will be a unique opportunity to discuss a broad range of issues, including enhanced cooperation in economic sectors, the Rohingya crisis, post-LDC Generalized Scheme of Preferences plus (GSP+) facilities, and a potential Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Bangladesh,” Rafiqul Alam said.

The upcoming dialogue will aim to chart the course for continued trade and economic collaboration as Bangladesh transitions out of the LDC category, Rafiqul Alam said.
 
This is the first time that ambassadors from all 27 EU countries have convened for a joint meeting with the Bangladeshi government, signalling their collective commitment to deepening ties, he said.