Online Desk: Vice President of Consular Corps in Bangladesh (CCB) Shoeb Chowdhury called on Charles Whiteley, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) on Wednesday at the latter’s office.

Deputy Head of the EU Delegation in Bangladesh Bernd Spanier was also present at that time.

Chairman of the Asian Age and Hon.Consul of Malta, Shoeb Chowdhury extended floral greetings to Charles Whiteley.

Ambassador Charles Whiteley appreciated the range of socio-economic advancement Bangladesh has achieved during the last several years, said a media release.

Charles Whiteley also talked about the friendly alliance existing between Bangladesh and the European Union since the very beginning and extended optimism that the fraternity between the European Union and Bangladesh will become more consolidated in days to come.

Shoeb Chowdhury said that the European Union is a vital development partner of Bangladesh. Charles Whiteley assured that the European Union’s support and cooperation for further development of Bangladesh will be continued in the future as well.

Both Shoeb Chowdhury and Charles Whiteley laid emphasis on ethical values among policymakers and civil society in Bangladesh and the prevalence of freedom of expression. Shoeb Chowdhury expressed hope that peace and stability would prevail all over the world.