French envoy, Jamaat Amir discuss political situation, polls

France’s newly appointed Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Seré-Charlet met Jamaat-e-Islami Amr Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday, November 19.

The meeting took place at the Jamaat amir’s Bashundhara office in Dhaka.

During the meeting, they discussed about Bangladesh’s current political situation, the upcoming national elections, the strengthening of democratic and constitutional institutions, human rights issues, and bilateral relations between Bangladesh and France.

They also discussed trade and economic cooperation and prospects for enhanced partnership.

Dr Shafiqur Rahman praised the longstanding diplomatic ties between France and Bangladesh and urged France to continue supporting Bangladesh’s overall development.

Both sides expressed optimism that the friendly relations between the two nations would grow even stronger in the future.

The Ambassador was accompanied by Christian Beck, Political Counsellor at the French Embassy.

From Jamaat-e-Islami, Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Porwar, Central Executive Council member Mobarak Hossain, and the party chief’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs, Prof Dr Mahmudul Hasan, were present.