Director for Asia and Oceania at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Benoît Guidée met with State Minister  for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Foreign Ministry. Photo: MoFA

DHAKA, April 27, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh and France today underscored the 
importance of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union to enhance 
bilateral trade and broaden economic cooperation.

It was observed when Benoît Guidée, Director for Asia and Oceania at the 
French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, paid a call on State Minister 
for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam at the Foreign Ministry, said a 
ministry's press release here. 

During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the 
mutually beneficial partnership between Bangladesh and France.

They discussed avenues for strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, 
supply chains, energy, space, defence, development cooperation, culture, 
education and skills development, migration, and people-to-people exchanges.

The two sides also discussed ways to enhance political collaboration in both 
bilateral and multilateral settings.

They exchanged views on regional and global issues, stressing the importance 
of peace, stability and stronger international cooperation.