Diplomatic Desk:
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged Switzerland to increase investment and expand bilateral trade with Bangladesh. He stated that Bangladesh is no longer seeking mere aid; rather, it desires substantial investment. Increasing Swiss investment across various promising sectors would create new employment opportunities and accelerate the country’s economic progress.
The President made this call on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) at Bangabhaban, during a courtesy call by Reto Siegfried Renggli, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh.
During the meeting, the President commended the contributions of prominent Swiss organizations operating in Bangladesh. He also emphasized the importance of boosting Swiss investment in various sectors with high potential.
The President noted that Bangladesh offers immense investment potential. By leveraging these opportunities, Swiss investors could expand their presence across diverse sectors, which would, in turn, foster job creation, broaden economic activities, and accelerate the nation’s development.
Furthermore, the President expressed appreciation for Switzerland’s support in strengthening Bangladesh’s democratic institutions and parliamentary processes. Both sides underscored the importance of further solidifying the existing friendly relations between the two nations, as well as expanding economic and institutional cooperation.
The meeting was attended by the President’s Military Secretary, Secretary, and Press Secretary; a Director General from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Deepak Elmar, Deputy Head of Mission at the Swiss Embassy.
