Foreign Minister, Dr. A K Abdul Momen, MP calls on Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission (HR/VP) in Phnom Penh today.

 

After exchanging pleasantries and reminiscing of their last meeting in New York in September 2021, on the sidelines of UNGA, Dr. Momen informed the HRVP of the tremendous success of Bangladesh in reducing of the poverty level. He also informed about Bangladesh's crises due to the Ukraine War. He also valiantly raised the issue of repatriation of the Rohingyas, which has never seen any light for the past five years. Moreover, keeping pressure on Myanmar to solve the issue, as countries like the UK, USA, Spain, Japan, Korea, France etc. are investing and doing even more trading with Myanmar. He strongly sought the EU’s support in pressurizing Myanmar to take back their nationals; otherwise, the security and stability of Myanmar and Bangladesh and the entire region may be jeopardised.

 

Dr. Momen also expressed Bangladesh’s earnestness to get the global gateway partnership and sought support from the EU. Foreign Minister invited the HRVP to visit Bangladesh, which he readily accepted.