Dhaka, 29 October, 2024 :: EU Ambassador H.E. Mr. Michael Miller with two accompanied delegations made a courtesy call on the CHT affairs Adviser (Ambassador rtd.) Mr. Supradip Chakma in his office today.

In their discussion, they highlighted on the existing relations between Bangladesh and European Union and highlighted their cooperation in the CHT in environment and livelihood development. They discussed on future cooperation in CHT in various sectors.

While welcoming to European Union (EU) team the Adviser highlighted on Interim Govt. objectives and it’s reform policy to eliminate all form of discriminations and uplift human rights on for all which will be based on equality and justice. H.E. EU Ambassador reaffirmed the EU’s strong support for the interim government’s reform ambition, highlightings the importance of the rule of law and human rights. EU Ambassador Mr. Miller also referred to next week’s EU-Bangladesh Joint Commission, which will provide an opportunity to exchange views on all areas of cooperation between the EU and Bangladesh.

Highlighting his relentless afford to build a harmonious society to bring change in socio-economic, health, education and cultural development for every individual in CHT, the Adviser hoped for European Union’s cooperations to see a harmonious and developed CHT. He mentioned CHT’s massive potential in horticulture, agriculture, fisheries, eco-tourism but with pre-condition of good governance, a harmonious society based on justice and equality and at time with affirmative action to uplift backward communities of the hill. He recommended for further cooperations in quality education, livelihood development, health and especially on environment to the visiting team.

The Adviser was accompanied by Secretary Mr. A K M Shamimul Huq Siddique, Additional Secretary Mr. Aminul Islam, Joint Secretary Mr. Kongkan Chakma, PS to honorable Adviser (DS) Mr. Khandakar Mushfiqur Rahman, EU-Resilient Livelihoods Program Manager Ms. Meher Nigar Bhuiyan and others.