The State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh, Humayun Kabir, held a bilateral meeting with the Ambassador of France to Bangladesh, H.E. Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, during a courtesy call at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting took place on Thursday (September 17, 2026), where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the historical and friendly bilateral ties between Bangladesh and France.
Detailed discussions focused on expanding two-way bilateral trade, boosting investment, enhancing cooperation in defense, aviation, education, culture, and human resource development, as well as coordinating on priority issues for the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. Both nations also reached a consensus on strategies to combat global climate change and foster multilateral partnerships.
Highlighting Bangladesh’s rapid economic growth, the State Minister emphasized the importance of joint partnerships. He called for increased French investment in key infrastructure projects, renewable energy, space technology, and the pharmaceutical sector. Underscoring the significance of legal and regular pathways for labor migration, the State Minister reiterated, “The Government of Bangladesh strictly maintains a zero-tolerance policy against irregular migration and human trafficking.”
During the meeting, Bangladesh expressed deep gratitude for France’s continuous humanitarian support toward the 1.3 million Rohingya refugees currently sheltered in the country. The State Minister reaffirmed the call for France and the broader international community to maintain an active role in ensuring the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable repatriation of displaced Rohingyas to Myanmar.
