Denmark supports a democratic, equitable Bangladesh

She echoed that the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT) project is the beginning of a new phase in their relations and the cooperation will add values in great ways to the existing excellent relations between the two countries for the benefit of the two peoples.

The Danish State Secretary paid a courtesy call on Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. Danish Ambassador to Bangladesh Christian Brix Møller accompanied her in the meeting.

Earlier in the day, State Secretary Hansen met with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus following an inauguration ceremony pertaining to the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT) project.

During the meeting, the Foreign Adviser highlighted the investment of $550 million by the Danish company APM Terminals in the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT) Project, which is going to be the largest single European investment in Bangladesh till date.

He thanked the Danish sides for the deal. Acknowledging Denmark’s longstanding support to Bangladesh, Foreign Adviser also requested for Danish support to meet up Bangladesh’s challenges after graduation from LDC.

The Foreign Advisor also touched upon capacity building and collaboration on bilateral trade, investment opportunities, energy efficiency and sustainable economic development, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday.

The Danish State Secretary also apprised the Adviser about the potential Danish investment in the proposed 500 MW Offshore Wind Power Project near Cox’s Bazar.

Hansen also underscored about Denmark's development finance institution’s (IFU) reinvestment initiatives in Bangladesh.

Both sides expressed satisfaction with the continued progress in bilateral relations and reiterated their commitment to further strengthening economic and development partnership, reports UNB.