Courtesy meeting of the UK High Commissioner with the Speaker

Euro-Bangla Desk
UK High Commissioner Sarah Cook paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram. Courtesy of Sarah Cook at her office in the National Parliament on Monday (April 27).

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram said, “UK’s relationship with Bangladesh has always been friendly. In the great liberation war of 1971, the people of UK gave unstinting support to Bangladesh.” He said, “Bangladesh follows the UK’s Westminster Democracy in parliamentary democracy. Late former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia re-established parliamentary democracy in 1991.”

Speaker said, “The recently held National Assembly elections were free, fair and participatory. The current government is responsible for reflecting and implementing the aspirations of the people.” He said, “Prime Minister’s initiative to solve the problems of Trinamool people and marginal farmers is commendable and universally appreciated.”

The speaker also said, “The government is working tirelessly to promote quality and technical education. The UK can make an important contribution in improving the quality of university education in Bangladesh.”

During the meeting, the speaker and UK High Commissioner Sarah Cook discussed cooperation in the field of education, foreign direct investment and immigration crisis and its solution between the two countries.

High Commissioner Sarah Cook said, “The UK will always support Bangladesh’s democratic progress. The British government discourages any war and conflict in the ongoing Middle East crisis.”

The High Commissioner congratulated him on being elected to the post of ‘Speaker’ of the National Parliament. Speaker emphasized on formation of parliamentary alliance group with UK and exchange of visits of parliamentary delegations.

Members of the UK High Commission delegation and relevant senior officials of Bangladesh National Parliament Secretariat were present at the event.