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Bangladesh, UK discuss ways to boost trade, investment relations

Greenwatch Desk Diplomacy 2026-06-20, 6:38pm

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Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, education, migration and skills development.


British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke called on Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and congratulated him on his election as President of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly for the term 2026–2027.

Both sides noted with satisfaction the deep historical ties, strong people-to-people connections, and the vibrant British-Bangladeshi diaspora, which continues to serve as a vital bridge between the two countries.

The Foreign Minister appreciated the United Kingdom's continued support for the Rohingyas and urged the UK to maintain its leadership role in international efforts aimed at ensuring the safe, voluntary, dignified and sustainable repatriation of the forcibly displaced Rohingyas to Myanmar, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Both sides expressed satisfaction at the growing momentum in Bangladesh-United Kingdom relations and reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, reports UNB.