The Foreign Adviser urged Austria to take alternative measures to facilitate visas for Bangladeshi students and to consider the establishment of a resident mission in Dhaka. Touhid Hossain.
As Austria does not have a resident mission in Bangladesh, Bangladeshi students interested in pursuing higher education in the country are facing visa challenges. In such a situation
On Sunday (November 17), the non-resident ambassador of Austria to Bangladesh, Katharina Weiser, came to a courtesy meeting with the foreign adviser, he made this call.
Responding to the Foreign Adviser’s call, Ambassador Weiser acknowledged the concern and assured Vienna that Austria would find a workable solution.
In the meeting, the foreign adviser highlighted the efforts of the interim government to reform the socio-economic and economic structure of Bangladesh to establish a stable democratic structure. He emphasized the need for a reasonable timeframe for the successful implementation of these initiatives.
Aviser Towhid also noted that the reports of the Reforms Commission are expected to be published in January 2025. In addition, the adviser highlighted Bangladesh’s preparations for transition from LDCs and efforts to qualify for the EU GSP preferential trade scheme.
Both sides discussed technology development and climate change adaptation measures.
Touhid Hossain said developed countries must fulfill their commitments as well as provide the necessary funds for adaptation and mitigation.
Ambassador Weiser agreed that the economic viability of green and climate-friendly technologies is essential to achieving sustainable solutions. The ambassador reiterated Austria’s commitment to explore expanded bilateral economic ties with Bangladesh in the future.