State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Wednesday appreciated Germany’s longstanding engagement and development cooperation with Bangladesh and expressed interest in expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and investment and education.

Ambassador of Germany to Bangladesh Dr. Rüdiger Lotz paid a courtesy call on the State Minister at the Ministry and discussed issues of mutual interest.

The Ambassador congratulated the State Minister on his recent assumption of office and expressed confidence in further strengthening Bangladesh-Germany relations.

The discussions covered a broad range of bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The two sides also exchanged views on the broadening Bangladesh-EU partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in relevant international fora.

Ambassador Lotz reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on the early conclusion of a Bangladesh-EU FTA, enhanced cooperation in the aviation sector, and greater trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.

He highlighted Bangladesh’s post-election stability and noted the growing interest of German companies in the country’s investment-friendly climate.

The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere, with both sides expressing confidence that continued high-level engagement would provide further impetus to the longstanding Bangladesh-Germany partnership.