{"id":6534,"date":"2026-04-27T18:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6534"},"modified":"2026-04-27T18:22:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T12:37:33","slug":"swiss-ambassador-calls-on-state-minister-shama-obaed-islam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6534","title":{"rendered":"Swiss Ambassador Calls on State Minister Shama Obaed Islam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">DHAKA, April 27, 2026 \u2013 The Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh, H.E. Mr. Reto Renggli, paid a courtesy call on the Hon\u2019ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms. Shama Obaed Islam, MP, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200bDuring the meeting, Ambassador Renggli extended his warm congratulations to the State Minister on her recent assumption of office. He expressed strong optimism regarding the future of bilateral ties, noting that the relationship between Switzerland and Bangladesh is poised to strengthen further in the coming years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200b<strong>Strengthening Bilateral Ties<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200bState Minister Shama Obaed Islam expressed her appreciation for Switzerland\u2019s longstanding development cooperation and its consistent support for the socio-economic advancement of Bangladesh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200bThe two dignitaries engaged in productive discussions aimed at diversifying the partnership. Key priority areas identified for expanded cooperation include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><b>Trade and Investment: <\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Enhancing economic footprints in both nations.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200bPharmaceuticals: Leveraging Bangladesh&#8217;s growing healthcare manufacturing sector.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200bCapacity Building: Focus on skills development and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><b>Social &amp; Cultural Exchange: <\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Strengthening ties through culture, sports, and women empowerment.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200bConnectivity: Increasing people-to-people contacts to foster mutual understanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><b>Looking Ahead: <\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">6th Foreign Office Consultations<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200bA significant highlight of the meeting was the anticipation surrounding the 6th Bangladesh-Switzerland Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), scheduled to be held in Dhaka on June 1, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u200bBoth sides emphasized that the upcoming FOC will serve as a vital platform to review the entire gamut of bilateral relations and provide a strategic roadmap to elevate the partnership to new heights. Report By <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><b>MD Abdur Rahman<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> Dhaka<\/span><!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_260427_082335_739.sdocx--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DHAKA, April 27, 2026 \u2013 The Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh, H.E. Mr. Reto Renggli, paid a courtesy call on the Hon\u2019ble State Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. 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