Staff Reporter:
Newly appointed German Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Rudiger Lotz yesterday paid a courtesy call on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at official residence Jamuna in the capital.
During the meeting, the chief adviser extended his warmest greetings to the German ambassador on as-suming his duties in Bangladesh and expressed hope that the friendly relations between Bangladesh and Germany would reach new heights during his stay here, according to a press release of Chief Adviser’s Press Wing.
During the meeting, the ambassador showed support for the interim government and enquired about the preparation for the national election in February 2026.
He said that it was encouraging to see that people in Bangladesh were becoming more engaged in the democratic process.
They also discussed the situation of the Rohingyas in Bangladesh and Germany’s support in this area.
The chief adviser mentioned that Germany is Bangladesh’s biggest trade partner in Europe and hoped that the new Ambassador would work to boost trade and investment.
