Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to Bangladesh Michael Miller today time (9 December) welcomed the intervening time authorities’s commitment to a “silent and inclusive” transition, underpinned by beautiful governance, democratic values and admire for human rights.
“We expect that the authorities is mindful of the necessity to uphold rule of law, and admire due direction of and traditional rights,” he acknowledged whereas talking at an interactive session with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the Chief Adviser’s Office.
“It is largely crucial to talk what you are doing properly, and additionally the challenges you face,” the ambassador mentioned.
The EU and Bangladesh skills already big household, acknowledged Ambassador Miller, wishing to underline the loyal skill for his or her relationship to develop even extra.
“Right here is reflected in our most fresh meetings and in the begin of talks on a brand fresh entire Partnership and Cooperation Settlement.”
The envoy acknowledged the EU highly values their ongoing dialogue and cooperation.
He acknowledged Bangladesh is embarking on a transition, with the ambition to position in place of abode a ways reaching reforms following the tumultuous summer season and alternate of authorities.
“Making an try backwards, we provide condolences for the loss of lifestyles that accompanied the begin of the transition. Making an try ahead, the EU is committed to supporting Bangladesh’s democratic transition,” Ambassador Miller acknowledged.
He acknowledged they are partaking on these issues as a signal of EU toughen and commitment to stand with Bangladesh and accompany the reform ambitions of the intervening time authorities as you prepare for democratic elections.
“We emphasise that the EU needs to proceed its dialogue with Bangladesh on human rights in any admire ranges and in all fora,” he acknowledged.
On reforms, the ambassador acknowledged they we are closely following the work of the reform commissions and want to form it sure that they stand ready to toughen the implementation of connected recommendations when they are finalised, and even sooner than, including by mobilising funding, assistance and skills.
“We search to this being an inclusive and clear direction of,” Miller acknowledged.
He acknowledged they additionally search to the emergence of particular, prioritised reforms round which there’s big political consensus.
The envoy acknowledged that the EU is working very closely with the EU member states.
“Right here is known as taking a ‘Crew Europe’ advance, coordinating interventions and ensuring they are properly timed and impactful. Now we own many voices, nonetheless true one (EU) message,” acknowledged Ambassador Miller.
International Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain became additionally most fresh.
The envoys who participated in the assembly are:
Christian Brix Møller, Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh; Marie Masdupuy, Ambassador of France to Bangladesh; Achim Tröster, Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh; Antonio Alessandro, Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh; Gabriel Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru, Ambassador of Spain to Bangladesh; Nicholas Weeks, Ambassador of Sweden to Bangladesh; Michael Miller, Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to Bangladesh; Andre Carstens, CDA a.i., Embassy of the Netherlands in Dhaka.
Heads/Representatives of EU Missions in Contemporary Delhi:
Didier VANDERHASSELT, Ambassador of Belgium to Bangladesh; Nikolay Yankov, Ambassador of Bulgaria to Bangladesh; Marje LUUP, Ambassador of Estonia to Bangladesh; Peggy FRANTZEN, Ambassador of Luxembourg to Bangladesh; Róbert Maxián, Ambassador of Slovakia to Bangladesh; Evagoras Vryonides, High Commissioner-designate of Cyprus to Bangladesh; Gabor Szucs, First Secretary, Dhaka Office of the Hungarian Embassy in Contemporary Delhi; Jaroslaw Jerzy Groberek, Counsellor, Poland Embassy in Contemporary Delhi; Sofia Batalha, Deputy Head of Mission, Portugal Embassy in Contemporary Delhi; Irma Šinkovec, First Secretary, Embassy of Slovenia in Contemporary Delhi; Ruxandra CIOCANELEA, Second Secretary, Embassy of Romania in Contemporary Delhi.
