Ireland's non-resident ambassador to Bangladesh, Kevin Kelly, paid his maiden courtesy call on Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain this afternoon at the foreign ministry. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, Feb 10, 2025 (BSS) – Ireland is ready in extending necessary cooperation to the Interim Government of Bangladesh, said Ireland non-resident ambassador to Bangladesh Kevin Kelly here today. 

The envoy made the remark while paying his maiden courtesy call on Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain this afternoon at the foreign ministry here, said a ministry’s press release. 

The envoy termed the student-led mass uprising of July-August 2024 as a historic one. 

During the meeting, the ambassador lauded Bangladesh for sheltering the forcibly displaced Rohingyas and reaffirmed Irish support in pursuit of finding a sustainable solution to the crisis. 

Thanking the Irish government for its intended support, the Adviser highlighted the reform initiatives of the Interim Government. 

Seeking active participation of Ireland in the upcoming international conference on Rohingyas, the adviser called for appropriate international pressure on Myanmar for a durable solution in this regard, considering the context of present conflicting situation there. 

Hossain also requested for facilitation of visas for the Bangladeshi students aspiring to pursue higher studies in Ireland. 

Both sides exchanged views on cooperation in trade including GSP+, development, media freedom, as well as next general elections in Bangladesh.