Bangladesh and Belgium have discussed the way forward to capitalise on the momentum created by the meeting at the political level for mutual benefit of the two countries.
Bangladesh Ambassador Masudul Alam on May 26 met William Asselborn, Director of Asia and Oceania of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the latter's office where they discussed issues of mutual interest.
The relationship between Bangladesh and Belgium has been deepening syeadily and surely, said the Bangladesh Mission.
The recent visit of Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman to Belgium and his meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium added "new momentum" to this very important relationship, said the officials.
The European Union EU hosts the largest research platform of the world.
Bangladesh Ambassador Alam held a fruitful discussions with DG (Research & Innovation) of the EU Marc Lemaître at the latter’s office to deepen research partnership of Bangladesh with the EU.