Economic Reporter :
Bangladesh and Denmark have agreed to continue working together in the areas of mutual interest including green growth, climate change, development, and trade and investments.
The two countries have also decided to cooperate with each other to counter the global threats of terrorism and violent extremism.
This was agreed at a meeting between Foreign Minister of Bangladesh A. H. Mahmood Ali and Kristian Jensen of Denmark held on Monday in Copenhagen, said a media release issued by Denmark embassy in Dhaka.
The two ministers commended the long standing friendly relationship between Bangladesh and Denmark which started immediately after Bangladesh’s independence.
This relationship has further been strengthened recently through the signings of a three-year Strategic Sector Cooperation and five-year Development cooperation between the two countries, it said.
The strategic sector cooperation focuses on improving the occupational safety and health standards in Bangladesh, especially in the ready-made garments sector. The development cooperation is designed to address Bangladesh’s development needs in line with Sustainable Development Goals and its national 7th Five-Year Plan.
Bangladesh foreign minister Mahmood Ali visited Danish companies and met with business leaders to exchange views on how to consolidate the existing partnerships and generate new ideas to increase bilateral trade and investment.
The Danish minister encouraged Bangladesh to benefit from Danish experience and expertise to accelerate progress including green growth and green energy.
Mahmood Ali emphasized on the need for developing a mutually agreed framework on partnership for 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Both the ministers agreed to explore new avenues to improve commercial relations and further encourage public private partnerships.
The two ministers also agreed to establish a formal mechanism of regular dialogue between the two countries and accordingly, hold the first Foreign Office Consultations in Copenhagen. They also discussed other key issues of mutual concern including migration, security and human rights.
Bangladesh and Denmark have agreed to continue working together in the areas of mutual interest including green growth, climate change, development, and trade and investments.
The two countries have also decided to cooperate with each other to counter the global threats of terrorism and violent extremism.
This was agreed at a meeting between Foreign Minister of Bangladesh A. H. Mahmood Ali and Kristian Jensen of Denmark held on Monday in Copenhagen, said a media release issued by Denmark embassy in Dhaka.
The two ministers commended the long standing friendly relationship between Bangladesh and Denmark which started immediately after Bangladesh’s independence.
This relationship has further been strengthened recently through the signings of a three-year Strategic Sector Cooperation and five-year Development cooperation between the two countries, it said.
The strategic sector cooperation focuses on improving the occupational safety and health standards in Bangladesh, especially in the ready-made garments sector. The development cooperation is designed to address Bangladesh’s development needs in line with Sustainable Development Goals and its national 7th Five-Year Plan.
Bangladesh foreign minister Mahmood Ali visited Danish companies and met with business leaders to exchange views on how to consolidate the existing partnerships and generate new ideas to increase bilateral trade and investment.
The Danish minister encouraged Bangladesh to benefit from Danish experience and expertise to accelerate progress including green growth and green energy.
Mahmood Ali emphasized on the need for developing a mutually agreed framework on partnership for 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Both the ministers agreed to explore new avenues to improve commercial relations and further encourage public private partnerships.
The two ministers also agreed to establish a formal mechanism of regular dialogue between the two countries and accordingly, hold the first Foreign Office Consultations in Copenhagen. They also discussed other key issues of mutual concern including migration, security and human rights.
