Norwegian State Secretary for International Development Stine Renate Håheim on Tuesday reaffirmed Norway’s support for Bangladesh’s interim government and commended its efforts to maintain stability and implement democratic reforms.
She made the remarks during a meeting with Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Foreign Ministry, as per a ministry press release.
During the meeting, Håheim laid emphasis on deepening bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and Norway.
She also praised Bangladesh for its continued generosity in hosting a large number of Rohingyas from Myanmar.
Touhid expressed his appreciation for Norway’s longstanding development assistance and its growing engagement in Bangladesh’s private sector.
The adviser stressed the need for greater international burden-sharing and called for a sustainable resolution to the Rohingya crisis, including the early repatriation of forcibly displaced people of Myanmar.
He also emphasized the importance of Bangladesh’s vibrant and rapidly growing youth population in shaping the country’s future by fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and strengthening democratic resilience.
Both the adviser and the state secretary highlighted the importance of maintaining close cooperation on regional and global issues of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to addressing contemporary challenges together.
The Norwegian state secretary is currently on a two-day visit to Bangladesh.
She is scheduled to visit the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday to gain firsthand insight into the ongoing humanitarian needs and challenges.
