Kosovo promotes cultural ties with Bangladesh through Dhaka screening
The Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka, in cooperation with Alliance Française de Dhaka, organised a screening of the documentary Destination Francophonie: Kosovo – Welcome to the Heart of the Balkans, produced by TV5MONDE and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo.
Held as part of the Francophonie Festival in Dhaka, the event brought together members of the diplomatic community, representatives of cultural institutions, academics, students and friends of the Francophonie. The screening also formed part of Kosovo's broader cultural diplomacy efforts in Bangladesh.
In his opening remarks, Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Bangladesh Lulzim Pllana thanked François Chambraud, director of Alliance Française de Dhaka, and his team for their hospitality and cooperation in promoting cultural dialogue and linguistic diversity.
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The ambassador highlighted the role of the Francophonie movement in Kosovo, saying, "Francophonie in Kosovo is not symbolic; it is lived — in classrooms, cultural centres and through partnerships with institutions such as the French Institute and international networks."
Referring to relations between Kosovo and Bangladesh, he said, "Bangladesh, a country rich in linguistic heritage and proud of its Language Movement, gives special meaning to the promotion of language and culture. Events like this create a space where our two countries, though geographically distant, discover common ground in the appreciation of diversity and cultural expression."
The documentary presents Kosovo as a dynamic European country, highlighting the vibrancy of Prishtina, the archaeological heritage of Ulpiana, the cultural life of Prizren and Gjakovë, and the achievements of Kosovo's Olympic athletes.
Following the screening, guests were invited to join iftar snacks in observance of Ramadan, offering an opportunity for informal dialogue and cultural exchange.
The embassy said such initiatives are aimed at promoting Kosovo's culture and strengthening people-to-people ties between Kosovo and Bangladesh.
