Bangladesh-Norway ties will strengthen in the field of climate change: Saber

Environment,  Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury has said the bilateral relationship between Bangladesh and Norway will be stronger in the field of climate change, environment and forestry resources with a particular focus on research at institutional levels and capacity enhancement.

The two countries will be working closely on the key issues of mutual interest in the days to come, he said.

Saber said this while Norwegian Ambassador to Bangladesh Espen Rikter-Svendsen met him at his farewell call at the former’s office at the Bangladesh Secretariat on Thursday. Farhina Ahmed, secretary of the ministry, was also present on the occasion, read a press release.

The minister thanked the ambassador for contributing greatly to enhanced bilateral engagement, building on existing areas of cooperation and opening new chapters.

He said during his term, Bangladesh-Norway relations have deepened and strengthened and this provides a solid base for expanding the scope of mutual cooperation further.

Saber also outlined Bangladesh's recent initiatives and future plans in the areas of renewable energy, forest conservation, and climate adaptation.

Ambassador Rikter-Svendsen expressed Norway's continued support for Bangladesh's efforts to combat climate change and preserve its rich biodiversity.

He emphasised the importance of international cooperation in addressing global environmental challenges and highlighted Norway's commitment to providing technical and financial assistance to support Bangladesh's environmental initiatives.

Both parties agreed on the necessity of enhancing cooperation and exploring new areas of partnership to further their shared environmental goals.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue working closely together to address environmental and climate challenges, ensuring sustainable development for both nations.