Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Prime Minister’s Adviser Humaiun Kobir held a bilateral meeting with Sir Chris Bryant, MP, the UK Minister of State for Trade, in London on Monday.
They explored ways to further strengthen the existing trade and business relationship, including unlocking investment in Bangladesh’s blue economy sector, broadening the “Made in Bangladesh” brand, safeguarding investor interests, enhancing cooperation in the education sector, and expanding multilateral cooperation, according to a press release.
Both sides agreed to remain in close contact in the run-up to the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, to be held in Cameroon later this month.
UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Baroness Rosie Winterton of Doncaster, DBE, called on Khalilur and Humaiun at the Bangladesh High Commission in London. They discussed potential cooperation in the aviation sector and steps to make Bangladesh a regional aviation hub.
The delegation also held two separate meetings to advance Bangladesh’s aviation sector.
Professor Dapo Akande, UK’s candidate for the position of judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term, called on the foreign minister Rahman and prime minister’s adviser and presented his candidature.
The two sides expressed satisfaction with the existing cooperation between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom in various multilateral forums and intergovernmental elections. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening this partnership in international legal and diplomatic arenas in the days ahead.
