Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has expressed grief over the loss of lives in heavy floods in western Germany. Dr Momen wrote a letter to German Foreign Affairs Heiko Maas, conveying his deep condolences over the loss of lives and heartfelt sympathies to all those who have lost their loved ones. READ: Russia agrees to co-produce its vaccine in Bangladesh, says Dr. Momen "Our prayers are with those who are still missing, and those who suffered injuries or loss of homes," he said. Dr Momen hoped that with the intensive efforts launched by the German federal and state governments, "the affected people will soon be able to overcome this difficult time". READ: Momen, Jaishankar discuss vaccine, Rohingya issues in Tashkent

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Tuesday he hopes a reset of U.S.-European relations under the Biden administration can end years in which Europe was mainly concerned with “damage control.”