Denmark has reiterated its strong commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s interim government in its transition towards a "peaceful, democratic and equitable" future, during the third round of bilateral political consultations held on Monday.

The consultations, co-chaired by Md Abul Hasan Mridha, Director General (West Europe & EU) at Bangladesh`s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ambassador Thomas Lund-Sorensen, Director General for Asia, Oceania, Latin America, and the Caribbean at the Danish Foreign Ministry, covered a wide range of bilateral and global issues.

Ambassadors AKM Shahidul Karim (Bangladesh to Denmark) and Christian Brix Møller (Denmark to Bangladesh) also participated, representing their respective countries.

During the consultations, both sides reaffirmed the enduring and friendly relations between Bangladesh and Denmark, grounded in mutual respect, shared values and common aspirations.

They reviewed progress made since the second round of consultations in May 2023 and explored new avenues for deeper future engagement.

The two delegations held productive and wide-ranging discussions on political cooperation, trade and investment, development cooperation, climate change, green and just transition, maritime affairs, renewable energy, education, technology, people-to-people contacts and regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Bangladesh expressed its appreciation for Denmark`s longstanding development cooperation, particularly in the areas of good governance, agriculture, climate change and the maritime sector.

Both sides agreed to explore opportunities for expanded collaboration in areas such as water resource management, the blue economy and green technology.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment, including through initiatives aimed at facilitating market access and promoting sustainable economic growth.

Bangladesh also sought Denmark`s support for its bid to benefit from the EU`s GSP+ facility beyond 2029.

Both sides agreed to continue cooperation in education and cultural exchange, including academic collaboration, scholarships, and cultural programmes, in order to foster mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties.

Denmark reaffirmed its continued humanitarian support for the forcibly displaced Rohingyas and the host communities in Bangladesh.

The Danish side also reiterated its commitment to finding a durable solution to the crisis, including through the dignified, safe, voluntary and sustainable repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar.

The two parties exchanged views on recent developments in their respective regions and reaffirmed their shared commitment to peace, stability, and regional integration.

At the conclusion of the consultations, Denmark announced an additional allocation of 5 million USD to support Bangladesh`s democratic transition, in response to a request from the government of Bangladesh.

The Danish side also expressed its intention to developing a new strategic sectoral cooperation in the area of circular economy, with a particular focus on the ready-made garments (RMG) sector.

Both sides agreed to hold the fourth round of Consultations in Copenhagen at a mutually convenient time.