Denmark wants to invest US$1.3 billion for the generation of offshore wind energy in Bangladesh, the country's outgoing ambassador Winnie Estrup Petersen said on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). The ambassador made the offer while paying a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina this morning at latter’s office here in the city. PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed reporters after the meeting. Danish JV submits proposal to set up 500 MW offshore wind power plant in Bangladesh The prime minister said Bangladesh needs assistances from the friendly countries for its development. In this regard, she mentioned that Bangladesh is setting up 100 special economic zones across the country where both foreign and domestic investments are required. Both the premier and the envoy appreciated the 50 years of development partnership between Bangladesh and Denmark, said the press secretary. Denmark committed to support Bangladesh’s aspirations for climate-oriented economic growth: Danish Minister During the meeting, the Danish ambassador lauded the leadership of PM Hasina in socioeconomic development of Bangladesh. Hasina told the envoy that her government has substantially reduced the poverty level in the country. Referring to the development of women, she said that they have put emphasis on the development of women sports. Regarding the development of democracy in the country, the PM said “We’ve a history of long struggle for democracy in the country.” The Danish envoy said that her country is the sixth largest exporter in the ICT sector globally. In this connection, Sheikh Hasina said that ICI sector of Bangladesh is also growing first. Danish ambassador, IFAD country director visit tulip gardens in PanchagarhAmbassador Petersen said that the two countries can extend cooperation in several fields including human development. “We’ve achieved many things through cooperation,” she added. The ambassador said that she has spent a good time in Bangladesh living with good friends. The envoy presented books to the premier marking the 50-year development partnership between the two countries. PMO Secretary Mohammad Salahuddin was present.