DHAKA, Feb 6, 2024 (BSS) - Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister

Saber Hossain Chowdhury today sought increased cooperation from the EU
countries to facilitate greater access for Bangladeshi products into the
European Union (EU) market.

Highlighting the EU as Bangladesh's largest market, he also advocated for
easing conditions in exporting Bangladeshi products to the EU countries.

Minister Saber Hossain came up with the request while Charles Whitley, the EU
Ambassador to Bangladesh, and Edwin Koekkoek, the team leader for Green
Inclusive Development and Social Protection at the EU Delegation, called on
him at his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat here.

He expressed his gratitude to the EU for its continued partnership and
assistance in advancing Bangladesh's environmental agenda.

The environment minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to implementing
sustainable practices and enhancing resilience to climate change impacts.

The meeting centered on strengthening collaboration between the European
Union and Bangladesh in environmental conservation, sustainable forestry, and
climate change mitigation efforts.

Ambassador Whitley emphasised the EU's commitment to supporting Bangladesh in
its journey towards green and inclusive development, highlighting the
importance of international cooperation in addressing global environmental
challenges.

Koekkoek echoed these sentiments, underscoring the EU's readiness to provide
technical expertise, financial assistance, and policy support to bolster
Bangladesh's efforts in environmental protection and social welfare.

They also discussed ongoing projects and potential areas for further
collaboration, including biodiversity conservation, renewable energy
initiatives, and capacity-building programmes.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue working closely
together to promote green, inclusive, and sustainable development in
Bangladesh, in line with the shared objectives of the European Union and the