DHAKA, March 20, 2024 (BSS) – Germany has showed its interest in providing technical assistance to Bangladesh to accelerate the government’s ‘Smart Bangladesh’ initiative.   
 
German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Troster expressed his interest when he met Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan at his office at the secretariat here today, a press release said.
 
The ambassador said his country is working with Bangladesh in economic, technical, training and various sectors.
 
Achim said that Germany would provide technical support for the development of Bangladesh's growing aviation industry.
 
“We are also planning to provide training to create skilled technical staff in this sector. We are keen to act as the 'Modern Logistics Partner' of the Aviation Industry of Bangladesh to accelerate the steps taken by the government to build 'Smart Bangladesh',” he added.
 
The aviation and tourism minister mentioned that the growth of Bangladesh's aviation industry has been more than doubled in last 15 years.
 
The present government is working seriously for the proper growth and development of this industry, he added.
 
He appreciated Germany’s proposal of giving technical assistance in the aviation sector of Bangladesh.
 
“In this regard, the concerned departments will take actions according to the law and discussion,” he said.