The French delegation praised the significant support that was extended by Bangladesh to the Rohingya people. The foreign minister praised the existing, excellent, mutual understanding between Bangladesh and France on important issues like climate change and peacekeeping. The French delegation also praised Bangladesh's impressive development and expressed its interest in organizing a business forum within the French parliament—engaging the French business community—where Bangladesh could showcase its massive economic and business opportunities. Welcoming the delegation Foreign Minister Momen thanked them for visiting Bangladesh. Referring to French support during Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971, he fondly recalled the important contribution made by renowned French intellectual and politician Andre Malraux during and after the Liberation War of Bangladesh.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2019 08:37 UTC