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Friday, October 28, 2011

Dhaka seeks help for climate battle

Berlin: Bangladesh and Germany agreed on Tuesday to explore more bilateral trade and cooperation in the fields of sustainable development, climate change, health and social security program.

The two countries agreed to strengthen their today's excellent bilateral relations to a new level and work together on various regional and international issues of common interests for mutual benefits.

The agreement was in negotiations between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel in the official residence of the Chancellor here.

In a joint press conference after the talks said Hasina and Markel, that she have a very open, thorough and fruitful debate on various issues of mutual interests and regional and international issues of common interest.

Markel said Germany very good relations with Bangladesh. She acknowledged the first-class Minister?s role in the development of regional cooperation and connectivity in South Asia, in particular India, Pakistan and Myanmar.

The Prime Minister said, ?I?m, return happy promises my people and cooperation for bilateral, regional and international cooperation. with many a great leader and renewed commitment to the promotion of ?

?The visit is a milestone in our existing relationships, ?, she said.

Bangladesh Prime Minister was received by Chancellor Merkel, when she, firm arrived.

Hasina was a red carpet reception as an intelligent turned from contingent of the German Empire it provided an honor guard given. National anthems of both countries were played at this time.

The Prime Minister introduced their cabinet colleague Foreign Minister Dr Dipu Moni and Minister of Health Dr. AFM Ruhal Haque of the Chancellor.

Hasina, WSSD, came up with a five day official visit to Berlin on health of the opportunity, with the Chancellor, one of the largest trading partner and a major development partner of Bangladesh in order taken.

In their discussion, the State and their admiration for each other Government reciprocated and together their worry and visions of various regional and global matters, including the fight against terrorism and climate change.

Bangladesh Prime Minister calls for still existing German economic cooperation with Bangladesh and improve German support in sustainable development projects.

The Chancellor has the Prime Minister its quality assurance program and infrastructure development offer the best collaboration in Bangladesh?s economic development.

Their you Markel for the signing of two joint declarations to facilitate ? one for cooperation in the field of health and the other for climate change extended Hasina.

She asked also to more investment and technology support in the renewable energy and infrastructure-building sector in Bangladesh.

The Prime Minister conveyed the Chancellor deep admiration of the people in Bangladesh for their creative role in the management of the Affairs of Germany and European issues at this moment of the global economic crisis.

Chancellor Merkel invited Hasina, at a convenient time to visit Bangladesh, they gladly accepted that.

Germany entrusted to the meantime Tuesday EUR 10.9 million as a grant to adaptation and mitigation programmes in Bangladesh against the hostile effects of climate change to implement.

The promise of Federal Minister for economic cooperation and development Dirk niebel was while signing a memorandum of understanding on ?Cooperation in the area of adaptation and reduction of Climate Change? at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski.

Foreign Minister Dipu Moni and Federal Minister for economic cooperation and development Dirk niebel signed a statement on behalf of the respective countries.

Also, the two countries concluded an another memorandum of understanding on ?Cooperation in the field of Health?.

Health Minister AFM Ruhal Haque and Parliamentary Secretary for health, Annette Widmann-Mauz signed letter for their respective countries.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina witnessed the signing of the two documents.

Ambassador at large M Ziya, Principal Secretary Sheikh wahed uz Zaman, PM?s spokesman Abul Kalam Azad and Bangladesh Ambassador to Germany Mosud Mannan, German Ambassador to Bangladesh Holger Michael and other high officials of the German Government were present. ?BSS, TREO


Source: daily-sun.com


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