Bangladesh, July 17 -- French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet has said they have a strategic perspective and want this region to be a zone of free passage, peace, and cooperation, a pillar of stability while counting on Bangladesh to work together with them towards these goals.

"We want to develop our ties in all sectors, and we are ready to build a long-term partnership with Bangladesh, a country with a rapidly growing economy, strong companies, an efficient workforce, and the potential to be a pillar of stability in the region," he said.

Speaking at a reception celebrating the Bastille Day on Tuesday night, the French envoy said they, as reliable partners, naturally expect to benefit from a level playing...