The opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman and European Union Ambassador Michael Miller.
They discussed these issues in a courtesy call held at the opposition leader’s office at Jatiya Sangsad Bhavan on Thursday (May 14). European Union Political First Secretary Sebastian Rieger Brown was also present at this time.
The meeting discussed various issues of mutual interest between Bangladesh and the European Union. The discussion focused on making democracy more effective after the National Assembly elections, the ongoing reform process and the implementation of the referendum verdict.
Also emphasis was placed on taking necessary steps to make the upcoming local government elections free, fair and acceptable.
Both sides expressed hope that existing relations, development cooperation and progress between Bangladesh and the European Union will be strengthened in the future.
On this occasion, Barrister Mir Ahmad bin Qasem Arman MP, Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Leader of the Opposition and Assistant Private Secretary Mohammad Nazrul Islam were present.
