DHAKA, Sept 11, 2024 (BSS) - Foreign Secretary Md Jasim Uddin today sought 
continued Canadian support for ongoing reforms under the Bangladesh's interim 
government.

He made the call while hosting a farewell luncheon for departing Canadian 
High Commissioner Dr Lilly Nicholls at the State Guest House Padma in the 
capital, a foreign ministry's press release said here. 

Prior to the luncheon, the two diplomats discussed various aspects of the 
Bangladesh-Canada bilateral relationship, it added.
 
During the meeting, the foreign secretary highlighted the recent student-led 
uprising in Bangladesh as a revolutionary event that has created space to 
reform the country towards a democratic future free from discrimination. 

Dr Nicholls reaffirmed Canada's commitment to supporting the interim 
government and its reform efforts. 

She described the Bangladesh-Canada relationship as "multifaceted" and 
expressed optimism about further collaboration. 

The envoy also thanked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their support 
throughout her tenure.

The Foreign Secretary also praised Dr Nicholls for her dynamic role in 
strengthening ties between the two countries.