Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed satisfaction over the growing relationship between Bangladesh-France, saying it has extended further towards an objective and strategic partnership.
"France is always a trusted partner of Bangladesh. The relation has extended further towards an objective and strategic partnership guided by our common goals of the sustainable development," she said.
The premier made the remarks when newly appointed Ambassador of France to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy paid a courtesy call on her at her official Ganabhaban residence in the capital.
PM's Press Secretary Ihsanul Karim briefed the newsmen after the meeting.
According to Karim, the premier expressed satisfaction over the growing relationship between the two countries with cooperation in various fields for the last five decades following the pathway set up by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
