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Last updated: 19th November 2022

Press Release

Bangladesh, Scotland agree to strengthen cooperation in Renewable Energy sector

Dhaka, 16 November 2022:

Foreign Minister Dr. A K Abdul Momen, MP and Scottish Minister for Environment and Land Reform Mairi McAllan agreed to foster cooperation in the renewable energy sector, during a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh yesterday.

The two Ministers discussed possibilities of unlocking opportunities for engaging in offshore wind power and hydrogen to further broaden Bangladesh’s energy mix.

Minister McAllan underscored Scotland’s support for ‘loss and damage’. Foreign Minister Dr. Momen stressed the critical importance of the issue for climate vulnerable countries. He urged that the concerns of those displaced due to climate change are also addressed as part of that. Dr. Momen also thanked the Scottish government for hosting COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021.

The Bangladesh Ambassador to Egypt Md. Monirul Islam was also present at the meeting.

2022-11-16