Diplomatic Desk:
On Monday evening (October 12), Business In Bangladesh Editor Mohammad Shajibul-Al-Rajib congratulated the Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh while attending a reception hosted by the Embassy of Spain in Dhaka. The event, held to mark Spain’s National Day, took place at the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Dhaka Hotel.
Abdul Awal Mintoo, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, Minister Mintoo stated that the Government of Bangladesh is working towards strengthening democratic institutions, establishing an accountable governance system, ensuring the rule of law, and building an inclusive economy. He also expressed hope for injecting new momentum into the existing cordial relations with European partners, including Spain.
Gabriel Maria Sistiaga, the Spanish Ambassador to Bangladesh, noted that Bangladesh and Spain share historically strong ties and have no history of conflict between them. However, he emphasized the need to expand cooperation into new areas to transform this cordial relationship into a more effective and multidimensional partnership. Highlighting that Spain is the fourth-largest destination for Bangladeshi exports, he affirmed Spain’s commitment to further expanding economic relations and enhancing cooperation across various sectors, including politics, culture, aviation, and climate change.
Senior government officials, diplomats from various countries, business leaders, stakeholders from the tourism and fisheries sectors, and media representatives were present at the event.
