A 15-member high-level delegation of the European Union Election Observation Mission, led by chief observer and European Parliament member Ivars Ijabs, met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday morning at the party’s central office in Moghbazar, Dhaka. According to party sources, the meeting was held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.

During the discussion, both sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest between Bangladesh and the European Union. They emphasized close cooperation to ensure that the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election is free, fair, and acceptable. The meeting also reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Bangladesh’s constitutional and democratic institutions.

The EU delegation assured that a 200-member team would observe the forthcoming national election in Bangladesh. Both parties expressed optimism about maintaining and advancing the bilateral relationship, development, and progress between Bangladesh and the European Union.