British envoy meets Dr Yunus, reiterates support

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, and reiterated UK's support to the interim government of Bangladesh.

The UK is a longstanding partner and friend of Bangladesh and the two countries share a strong and enduring relationship, solidified by their deep people-to-people links and shared Commonwealth values, the High Commission said after the meeting.

The UK government earlier welcomed the appointment of the interim government.

In the meeting, they discussed the breadth and depth of the UK-Bangladesh relationship.

They discussed how the UK government can support the interim government, as it charts a new inclusive and democratic future for Bangladesh.

Discussions also covered the importance of youth engagement to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.

“As the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote in his letter to the Honourable Chief Adviser, the UK government warmly welcomes the appointment of H.E Professor Yunus and the interim government," Sarah Cooke said.

“The interim government has the UK’s full support as it works to restore peace and order, ensure accountability and promote national reconciliation. We look forward to working with H.E. Professor Yunus and the interim government as they chart a peaceful transition to an inclusive, prosperous and democratic future for Bangladesh.”