France to give new impulse to bilateral ties with Bangladesh
Ambassador Séré-Charlet, who assumed office earlier this month, highlighted Bangladesh’s importance within France’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
The newly appointed Ambassador of France to Bangladesh, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, has expressed France's readiness to initiate a new phase in its bilateral relations with Bangladesh, underscoring the strong alignment of interests between the two nations, particularly in the areas of democracy, development, and regional cooperation.
Séré-Charlet made the remarks during a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna this afternoon (25 November), said Chief Adviser's Press Wing.
The ambassador stated that Bangladesh stands at an important juncture as the nation approaches towards a historic national election.
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Ambassador Séré-Charlet, who assumed office earlier this month, highlighted Bangladesh's importance within France's Indo-Pacific strategy.
He noted that approximately 1.5 million French citizens reside in the Indo-Pacific region, accounting for nearly three percent of France's total population.
"The Indo-Pacific remains a region defined by openness and free movement. France sees significant potential for enhanced engagement with Bangladesh," Séré-Charlet said.
The Ambassador expressed France's expectation of a peaceful and credible election in Bangladesh in February next and indicated that Bangladesh could benefit from France's experience in conducting elections under challenging circumstances.
As Bangladesh was heading to key general elections, he shared that some European nations have been confronted to orchestrated disinformation campaigns and efforts to create societal division in electoral context.
