Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet highlights Airbus partnership to boost Bangladesh’s aviation sector.
The French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean -Marc Séré-
Charlet today said that partnership with Airbus demonstrates Bangladesh's
intent to engage in a long-term aviation partnership with the European Union
(EU).
The envoy made the remark while paying a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and
Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam Rita at the Secretariat here, said a press
release issued by the French Embassy here.
During the meeting, State Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat also attended.
The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the civil
aviation sector and exploring opportunities to expand existing engagements.
The Envoy said that the partnership with Airbus would not only strengthen the
fleet capacity of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, but also enhance the overall
aviation ecosystem of Bangladesh.
"It would also demonstrate concretely the desire of Bangladesh to engage in a
long-term partnership with the EU in the field of civil aviation," said the
ambassador.
He highlighted the excellent collaboration between Thales and the Civil
Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB), particularly in the development of
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) and the successful operational
transition of the nationwide Air Traffic Management system.
He stressed the importance of ensuring a fair and level playing field to
facilitate greater participation of European companies in Bangladesh's
aviation sector.
Referring to Airbus, the ambassador reaffirmed the European company's
commitment to supporting the development of Bangladesh's aviation industry.
He noted that Bangladesh's strategic location between South and Southeast
Asia offers significant potential to emerge as a regional aviation hub.
France expressed its interest in working closely with the new government to
further deepen cooperation and advance opportunities in trade, investment and
aviation.
