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Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) have explored ways to further strengthen the existing trade and business relationship between the two countries. Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman and Adviser to the Prime Minister Humaiun Kobir held a bilateral meeting with Sir Chris Bryant MP, the UK Minister of State for Trade in London, said the Bangladesh High Commission in London on Tuesday. They highlighted the importance of unlocking investment in the blue economy sector of Bangladesh, broadening the 'Made in Bangladesh' brand, safeguarding investor interests, enhancing cooperation in the education sector and the expansion of multilateral cooperation. Both sides agreed to remain in close contact in the run up to the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference to be held in Cameroon later this month. UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Baroness Rosie Winterton of Doncaster DBE called on Foreign Minister Dr Rahman and Prime Minister's Adviser Kobir at the Bangladesh High Commission in London. They discussed potential cooperation in the aviation sector and action to make Bangladesh a regional aviation hub. The delegation held two separate meetings to advance Bangladesh's aviation sector. Professor Dapo Akande, the UK’s candidate for the position of one of the judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the term 2027–2036, called on Foreign Minister Dr Rahman and Prime Minister's Adviser Kobir and presented his candidature. UK supports Bangladesh in advancing women's leadership The two sides expressed satisfaction at the existing cooperation between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom in various multilateral forums and intergovernmental elections. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening this partnership in international legal and diplomatic arenas in the days ahead.

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Robert Chatterton Dickson on Monday said the ties between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) are wide and deep. He said they will continue to work with Bangladesh in the spirit of steadfast friendship embodied by "His Royal Highness.” "I am grateful to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and to the people of Bangladesh for your kind messages of support and condolence at this time," Dickson said.  On Friday, Buckingham Palace announced the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. "Our thoughts and condolences are with The Queen and the Royal Family during this sad time." The funeral will take place at St George’s Chapel, Windsor on April 17 at 1500 UK time. The service will begin with a national minute’s silence across the UK at 1500 UK time and will be a Ceremonial Royal Funeral, the form of funeral that was held for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother in 2002. Also read: UK proposes launching of Bangladesh-UK Trade, Investment Dialogue The UK has now entered a period of national mourning that will last until 0800 on April 18. Flags will be flown at half-mast across UK Government buildings during this time, said the British High Commission. Given the current public health situation, physical "Books of Condolence" will not be available for the public to sign at the British High Commission in Dhaka. Members of the public wishing to express their condolences are welcome to send a message to the Royal Family via the online Book of Condolence on this website: www.royal.uk/books-condolence, said the High Commissioner. “As the Prime Minister has said, we are a nation united in both grief and gratitude. Grief at Prince Philip’s passing, and gratitude for his lifetime of dedicated service to our country," Dickson said. Also read: Kamran always promoted BD-UK people-to-people ties: Dickson He said, "Whether as a naval hero, as the creator of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, or as Her Majesty’s loyal consort; his legacy is felt by millions at home, across the Commonwealth, and around the world."