British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cook has said that the United Kingdom (UK) shares a deep and special relationship with Sylhet.
“Sylhet’s relationship with the UK is very close because around 90 percent of Bangladeshis living in the UK are from Sylhet. Bangladesh’s ties with the UK are growing stronger day by day, largely due to Sylhet. The contribution of Sylhetis in the UK is remarkable,” she said.
The High Commissioner made the remarks at an Iftar Mahfil organised by the British High Commission at a hotel in the city on Wednesday, in honour of representatives from various professions in Sylhet.
Wishing everyone a blessed Ramadan, she said the holy month brings a message of moderation and peace every year. She added that such Iftar gatherings create an opportunity for people from all sections of society to come together.
During her visit, the High Commissioner paid courtesy calls on the Divisional Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet. She also held discussions with leaders of the Sylhet Chamber of Commerce and Industry and British investors working in the region.
The meetings focused on issues of mutual interest, including expansion of trade and investment, climate resilience, education and migration.
She said Bangladesh and the UK maintain close cooperation in these areas and expressed the UK’s interest in further strengthening bilateral relations.