Swiss Ambassador Reto Renggli meets Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, discussing trade, investment, democratic reforms and bilateral cooperation.
DHAKA: Switzerland has expressed its intention to strengthen bilateral trade, investment and knowledge cooperation with Bangladesh, while deepening collaboration on democracy, good governance and multilateralism.
Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli conveyed the message during a meeting with Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Wednesday, congratulating him on assuming office.
The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, according to a statement shared by the Swiss side.
The two sides discussed various aspects of the longstanding bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Switzerland, along with key issues including institutional reforms and good governance.
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir commended Switzerland's support for strengthening Bangladesh's democratic institutions and parliamentary processes.
Ambassador Renggli, meanwhile, highlighted Switzerland's interest in expanding economic engagement with Bangladesh, particularly in bilateral trade, investment and knowledge exchange.
The Swiss envoy also expressed his country's readiness to work closely with Bangladesh on shared priorities, including democracy and multilateralism.
The discussions underscore the two countries' interest in broadening their longstanding relationship beyond existing areas of cooperation, with greater emphasis on economic partnerships, institutional development and shared international priorities.
