European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller has called for the implementation of reform initiatives by the country’s interim government. He made the appeal on Monday following a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam.

During the meeting, Miller and other EU envoys discussed how to advance cooperation with the new government in areas including development, trade, investment, migration, humanitarian issues, and security. Miller described Bangladesh as an important partner of the European Union and emphasized the need for continued collaboration across these sectors.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the EU ambassador expressed hope that the new government would take steps to implement the discussed reform agenda, signaling the EU’s interest in maintaining constructive engagement with Bangladesh’s transitional administration.