Dhaka, Broadcasting News Corporation: Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury requested increased cooperation from the EU delegation to facilitate greater access for Bangladeshi products into the European Union market. Highlighting the EU as Bangladesh’s largest market, he also advocated for the relaxation of conditions in favour of Bangladesh. The Minister said these today, while Charles Whiteley, the EU Ambassador to Bangladesh, and Edwin Koekkoek, the Team Leader for Green Inclusive Development and Social Protection at the EU Delegation called on him at his office in Bangladesh Secretariat on Tuesday. Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury expressed his gratitude for the EU’s continued partnership and assistance in advancing Bangladesh’s environmental agenda. He reaffirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to implementing sustainable practices and enhancing resilience to climate change impacts. The meeting centered around strengthening collaboration between the European Union and Bangladesh in environmental conservation, sustainable forestry, and climate change mitigation efforts. Ambassador Whiteley emphasized the EU’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in its journey towards green and inclusive development, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing global environmental challenges. Koekkoek echoed these sentiments, underscoring the EU’s readiness to provide technical expertise, financial assistance, and policy support to bolster Bangladesh’s efforts in environmental protection and social welfare. The discussions also touched upon ongoing projects and potential areas for further collaboration, including biodiversity conservation, renewable energy initiatives, and capacity-building programs. The meeting was concluded with a shared commitment to continue working closely together to promote green, inclusive, and sustainable development in Bangladesh, in line with the shared objectives of the European Union and the Government of Bangladesh.