EU envoy highlights migration benefits thru ‘Talent Partnership with BD’

FE Team | Published: July 09, 2024 00:40:34

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Monday said the signed "Talent Partnership with Bangladesh" will benefit migrants and their families economically, reports UNB.
He said the partnership will also improve overall migration management, increase labour force skills, and strengthen Bangladesh's capacity for cooperation with countries of destination outside the EU, including the reduction of irregular migration.
Whiteley said the Talent Partnership marks another milestone in Bangladesh-EU relations, and this win-win effort will boost sustainable growth and address labour market demands in Europe.
Acting Foreign Secretary Dr Md Nazrul Islam, European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson (delivered video message), Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Ambassador Antonio Alessandro, Chargé d'Affaires of the German Embassy in Dhaka Jan-Rolf Janowski, representatives from the International Labour Organization (ILO), Bangladesh also spoke at the event.
The Ambassador expressed the hope the partnership between the EU and Bangladesh will bring about positive and lasting change for all.
"Our commitment to supporting the Government of Bangladesh in ensuring safe, orderly, and well-managed migration has never been stronger," he said at the signing ceremony held at his residence.
Whiteley said the EU firmly believes in the principles of human rights, dignity, and solidarity.
"It recognises that migration should be a choice and not a necessity driven by desperation," he said.
The EC is currently developing Talent Partnerships with five countries: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Bangladesh and Pakistan. A number of Member States are already actively participating in the Talent Partnerships.
Developing regular labour migration with partners is mutually beneficial for several reasons.
It supports the economic development of partner countries through expertise and remittances, addressing migration root causes effectively.