Staff reporter:
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed
yesterday outlined Bangladesh’s development priorities and foreign policy
objectives at a roundtable hosted by Chatham House in London.
The session brought together scholars, academics and experts from Chatham
House and other leading British research and academic institutions, said a
foreign ministry press release.
Shama elaborated on the government’s major initiatives and priorities,
underscoring their alignment with its electoral manifesto.
She outlined the government’s strategic vision for strengthening social
resilience, promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, and advancing
constructive engagement and friendly relations with all countries based on
mutual respect and dignity.
The discussion covered Bangladesh’s development priorities, economic
diplomacy, business and investment, human rights, youth empowerment, food
security, technology-driven economic growth and the creative economy.
Climate resilience, climate finance and Bangladesh’s priorities ahead of
COP31 also featured prominently, alongside its foreign policy approach and
engagement with international partners.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Muhammad Abdul Muhith and
senior officials from the foreign ministry and the Bangladesh High Commission
in London were present.
The discussion was held under the Chatham House Rule to facilitate an open
exchange of perspectives.
