Three Scandinavian countries – Denmark, Norway and Sweden – have jointly celebrated the Nordic Day here focusing on global endeavor in sustainable practices.
Embassies of the three countries here celebrated the day hosting a reception at Nordic Club in the capital on Monday night where Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Malek joined as the chief guest. At the reception, the minister expressed gratitude to the Nordic countries for their support in Bangladesh endeavor to qualifying a middle income country and hoped that the cooperation will continue in the days to come.
Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Winnie Estrup Petersen highlighted the SDGs and said her country is committed strongly to achieving the SDGs and to support other countries in achieving the goals. She lauded Bangladesh role in taking a global lead for climate adaptation as well as disaster risk reduction. Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Sidsel Bleken said the Nordic countries are keen to work with Bangladesh in combating marine plastic litter and microplastics. “We need to work together to ensure not only a greener, but also a bluer economy,” she added.
She said both Bangladesh and Nordic countries have the agenda to keep the oceans healthy and productive for the future generation Mentioning that Nordic companies represent more sustainable and innovative way of doing business, Bleken said “ever-increasing investments and efforts go into creating green solutions, clean energy, and circular economy”. The Swedish Ambassador to Bangladesh Charlotta Schlyter put emphasize on importance of gender equality and said gender equality is a central part of the fabric of the Nordic countries and they are keen to extend support to Bangladesh in this regards.
“In just a few decades, the Nordics have become societies where men and women share work and life in the same arenas,” she added. Denmark, Norway and Sweden share joint Embassy premises in Bangladesh. Nordic countries are a geographical and cultural region in northern Europe and the North Atlantic that includes three Scandinavian countries. Every year, the countries celebrate the Nordic Day in honour of the basic agreement on Nordic co-operation to promote and strengthen the close ties existing among the Nordic people.
