The Alliance Française de Dhaka and the Goethe-Institut Dhaka have entered into a partnership in Bangladesh to promote shared European fundamental values through strategic and structural cooperation, as well as coordinated public initiatives and events in the country.

Alliance Française de Dhaka Director François Chambraud and Goethe-Institut Bangladesh Director Frank Werner signed an MoU in this regard on Wednesday, ahead of Europe Day, which will be celebrated on May 9.

The Ambassador of France, Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, and the Ambassador of Germany, Dr. Rüdiger Lotz, witnessed the signing ceremony, said the French Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday.

The Franco-German relationship remains a core driver of Europe.

This collaboration also reflects the unique co-location of the French and German embassies in Dhaka and aims to highlight the cooperative role of France and Germany in European integration.

Under the MoU, both institutions will engage in joint educational initiatives, including shared training programs, classroom observations, exchange of best practices, and collaborative workshops. Both institutions will also make their premises available to one another for individual as well as joint cultural events.

 “This partnership strengthens cultural cooperation and supports shared European values in Bangladesh. Through joint educational and cultural initiatives, we aim to improve teaching practices and enhance the visibility of France and the European Union in Bangladesh,” said Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet.

“This collaboration reflects the strong Franco-German commitment to European integration and shared values. By encouraging exchange between our institutions in Dhaka, we aim to improve teaching methods, support professional development, and bring European cultures closer to Bangladesh,” said Ambassador Dr. Rüdiger Lotz.