The Canadian High Commission in Dhaka has said Canada values Bangladesh’s significant contributions to international peace and security and expressed its interest in expanding engagement with Bangladesh’s defence institutions.

The High Commission says it explores opportunities for collaboration with reputable Canadian industry partners.

Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh recently met Admiral Mohammad Nazmul Hassan, Chief of Naval Staff of the Bangladesh Navy and Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, for productive discussions on Bangladesh-Canada defence cooperation.

The ‘warm meetings’ covered shared priorities, including training, capacity building and deepening defence industry ties, said the High Commission on Tuesday.

The High Commissioner highlighted the strong capabilities of Canadian defence, maritime and aerospace suppliers, whose technologies and services support modernization, safety, and interoperability, with global partners.

High Commissioner Singh also received an update on preparations for the upcoming election, which will be the ‘largest in Bangladesh’s history’.

He appreciated Bangladesh’s Armed Forces for the positive role they have played in maintaining stability towards a peaceful transition towards a democratically elected government.