He paid tribute to the strength of the trade, security and cultural links between the UK and Bangladesh. In this visit, Sharma met the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and held discussions with the Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. He underlined the UK’s commitment to Bangladesh’s development, to boosting trade with Bangladesh and increasing cooperation, including on security and counter-terrorism. He also discussed the Commonwealth and UK-Bangladesh Parliamentary links with Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, who is also the Chairperson of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. “I am delighted to have visited Bangladesh for the first time and seen firsthand our unique and historic friendship.

Source: bd News24 March 04, 2017 16:09 UTC