Bangladesh, July 15 -- French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet has stressed the need for enhancing economic and strategic cooperation between Bangladesh and France, saying the two countries have significant potential to expand collaboration in trade, investment, climate action, technology, culture and regional stability.

Advertisement Speaking at a reception marking France's National Day (Bastille Day) in Dhaka on Tuesday evening, the ambassador said France considers Bangladesh an important partner and wants to develop a long-term relationship based on mutual interests and stronger connections between businesses, students, researchers, artists and people of both countries.

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