UK envoy reaffirms commitment to BD’s democratic transition

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke has reaffirmed the UK's commitment to cooperating in Bangladesh's democratic transition and strengthening bilateral relations, reports UNB.

The High Commissioner referred to the people-to-people relation and political and economic ties between Bangladesh and the UK.

She paid an introductory call on Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin at his office in the capital on Wednesday and lauded Bangladesh's leadership in addressing regional and global challenges and assured the continued UK support for Bangladesh's development priorities.

The foreign secretary appreciated UK's role as the pen-holder in the UN Security Council on Myanmar and called for sustained pressure from the international community to ensure early, sustainable and dignified return of the Rohingyas to their homeland, Myanmar.

The meeting was focused on the areas of partnership and mutual interest between Bangladesh and the UK, particularly business and trade, repatriation of assets siphoned off, maritime security, climate change, migration and mobility and Rohingya issue.