German Ambassador Pledges Support to Swiftly Conclude Bangladesh-EU FTA

German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Rüdiger Lotz has reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation. He stressed the early conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bangladesh and the European Union (EU), enhancing air connectivity, and boosting trade, investment, and people-to-people contacts. The German Ambassador made these remarks during a courtesy call on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday afternoon.

During the meeting, Ambassador Lotz congratulated the State Minister for Foreign Affairs on assuming his new responsibilities and expressed optimism that Bangladesh-Germany relations would grow even stronger. He emphasized finalizing the FTA expeditiously and expanding cooperation in the aviation sector. Furthermore, he called for expanding trade and investment as well as fostering people-to-people linkages between the two countries.

Highlighting post-election stability in Bangladesh, the Ambassador noted that German companies are showing growing interest in the country’s current investment-friendly environment. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir appreciated Germany’s long-standing engagement and contributions to Bangladesh’s development. He expressed interest in further enhancing bilateral cooperation across trade and investment, education, skill development, renewable energy, climate action, culture, and migration and mobility.

Both sides discussed various bilateral, regional, and global issues of mutual interest. They also reiterated their commitment to expanding Bangladesh-EU relations and continuing cooperation in various international forums. Held in a cordial atmosphere, both parties expressed hope that regular high-level exchanges would inject new momentum into the long-standing Bangladesh-Germany partnership.