Airbus partnership marks Dhaka’s long-term engagement with EU: French envoy

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet has said the partnership with Airbus demonstrates Bangladesh's intent to engage in a long-term aviation partnership with the European Union

The envoy made the remark while paying a courtesy call to Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita at the Secretariat yesterday, according to a Facebook post of the embassy on its official page.  

He said the partnership with Airbus would strengthen fleet capacity and enhance the overall aviation ecosystem of Bangladesh. "It would also demonstrate concretely the desire of Bangladesh to engage in a long-term partnership with the European Union in the field of civil aviation."

Jean-Marc emphasised the commitment of the European company Airbus to supporting the development of Bangladesh's aviation industry.

As France is one of Bangladesh's key development partners and export destinations, the ambassador mentioned the excellent cooperation between Thales and the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh, highlighting their work at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.  

He underlined the successful operational transition of the nationwide Air Traffic Management System.

The envoy said Bangladesh's strategic location between South Asia and Southeast Asia offers significant potential for the country to emerge as a regional aviation hub.

He emphasised the need to create a fair and equitable environment to foster increased participation of European companies in Bangladesh.

France looks forward to working closely with the new government to deepen cooperation and advance new opportunities in trade, investment, and aviation. 

The meeting focused on the strong bilateral relations in the civil aviation sector and on exploring opportunities to develop existing links. State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat also attended the meeting.