The European Union (EU) on Thursday (January 18) congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on her reelection for the fourth consecutive term.

Besides, EU boss promised to take the partnership and cooperation with Bangladesh to a new height.

EU Ambassador Charles Whiteley made the remarks while paying a courtesy call on PM at her Ganabhaban residence in the capital this morning.

PM's Deputy Press Secretary Md Noorelahi Mina confirmed the matter.

He quoting Whiteley said, "The existing facilities, which Bangladesh is now getting in various sectors, including environment, good governance, renewable energy, and transportation under the Global Gateway facilities, will be further enhanced in the days to come," 

To this end, he said that the EU had already given Bangladesh 407 million Euro during the recent Global Gateway Forum summit at Brussels in Belgium.

The EU envoy promised to continue the facilities given to Bangladesh under EBA (Everything but Arms) facilities. He also pledged to give Bangladesh the GSP plus facilities.

The EU ambassador also highly praised the initiatives taken by the Sheikh Hasina government for the development of the people with disabilities and the marginalised people.

The prime minister expressed her satisfaction with the existing relations between Bangladesh and the European Union over the last 50 years.

"This relationship between Bangladesh and the European Union will be elevated to a new height," she said.

The prime minister thanked the EU for continuing support under the EBA and sought much cooperation in different sectors, including renewable energy under the Global Gateway programme.

Ambassador at large M Ziauddin and Principal Secretary M Tofazzel Hossain Miah were present.

BDST: 1443 HRS, JAN 18, 2024
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