Outgoing Dutch envoy pays farewell call on CA Yunus
He referred to the chief adviser's announcement of the election timeline as "perfect," indicating it sets the country on a path toward general elections
André Carstens, the outgoing head of Mission of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, paid a farewell visit to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna today (6 August).
During their meeting, Carstens commended Professor Yunus for his leadership over the past year, particularly in steering Bangladesh through a transitional period following the ousting of the previous regime, reads a press release.
He highlighted Yunus's efforts in fostering democratic reforms and national unity. "People will remember you," Carstens said.
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Carstens also praised the recently unveiled "July Declaration," describing it as a pivotal step in "bridging" the nation's historical context with the aspirations of the July mass uprising.
He referred to the chief adviser's announcement of the election timeline as "perfect," indicating it sets the country on a path toward general elections.
The two leaders discussed the ongoing Rohingya crisis and the forthcoming international conference on the issue, scheduled to be held in September. The conference aims to address the humanitarian and political challenges faced by the Rohingya refugees.
In a gesture of solidarity, Carstens presented Professor Yunus with lyrics that he wrote celebrating the spirit of the July Revolution led by Bangladesh's Gen-Z. The lyrics, which Carstens put to music originally written by George Harrison for the song "Bangladesh", recorded and accompanied by a video, was shared during the meeting.
"Bangladesh, Bangladesh
Full of friendly people, doing fine
Revolution paved the way
For to say they want to say
Not just a fairy tale, a holy grail
For all the people of Bangladesh," he writes.
"Bangladesh, Bangladesh
Such a resurrection- the Gulf of Bengal
Revolution paved the way
After many years astray
Gen Z showed the way
Turned a nightmare into a day," he writes.
Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser Lutfey Siddiq and SDG Coordinator Lamiya Murshed were also present during the meeting.
