DHAKA, 27 November 2021, (TON): Shae said “Bangladesh aspires to become a regional connectivity hub, with potential benefits for its neighbours.”

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought investment from the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) partners in Bangladesh's long-term climate projects such as Delta Plan.

She said in a video message aired on the last day of the two-day 13th virtual ASEM Summit "I invite all interested ASEM partners to invest in projects under our long-term Bangladesh Delta Plan and Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan.”

She also called upon Asia and Europe to work in unison to mobilize finances and technology to effectively fight climate change.

Marking ASEM's 25th anniversary, the summit brought together the leaders of the European and Asian member countries, the EU and the ASEAN Secretariat.

Sheikh Hasina said “Asia and Europe must join hands for mobilizing finances and technology to combat climate change.”

She added that we need multilateral cooperation now more than ever for our shared and sustainable development.