DHAKA, 06 February 2022, (TON): British FCDO Minister for South and Central Asia Lord Ahmed has said “the United Kingdom (UK) will continue to stand next to Bangladesh as a trusted friend and partner in the next 50 years and beyond.”

He said “the United Kingdom has stood by Bangladesh for the past 50 years through good times and bad times and will continue to remain its trusted friend and partner in the next 50 years and beyond.”

He made the remark while speaking at a Bangladesh High Commission, London Commemorative event on Friday to celebrate Bangladesh-UK 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Lord Ahmed said that Bangladesh and the UK would continue to work together on shared priorities, including trade, climate, defence and Commonwealth.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam virtually attended the event from Bangladesh as the chief guest while Lord Ahmed was the guest of honour.

Alam said “Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s official meeting at the 10 Downing Street on 8 January followed by the UK’s recognition on 4 February in 1972 was a major geopolitical development during the height of the cold war, which encouraged other Western nations to recognise Bangladesh.”