France Bangladesh’s attentive partner; keen to deepen ties: Envoy
NN ONLINE:
Ambassador of France to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet on Wednesday said France is a ‘trusted and attentive partner’ that will continue to support Bangladesh.
He said his country seeks to further develop and deepen relations between the two countries in all areas. Earlier, Séré-Charlet presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin as the 18th Ambassador of France to Bangladesh.
The President and the Ambassador had an open and friendly exchange on the importance of the historical relationship between the two countries and their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in order to address the challenges of our time, including defending democracy, promoting multilateralism and combating the consequences of climate change, said the French Embassy. As Ambassador to Dhaka, he looks forward to working with the experienced Embassy team to strengthen partnerships and cooperation between France and Bangladesh.
He believes that the two countries share common values and interests that can be strengthened to build a lasting friendship. The President welcomed the new French envoy and expressed hope that the relations between the two countries would further strengthen in the areas of trade, investment, education and culture in the future, said a Bangabhaban media release signed by deputy secretary Md Raihan Kabir.
The new French Ambassador sought the President’s full cooperation in the discharge of his duties and expressed his determination to take effective steps to improve bilateral relations. Séré-Charlet is an alumnus of the École nationale d’administration (ENA) and a seasoned diplomat with nearly 25 years of experience in diplomatic and cultural affairs.
Before coming to Dhaka, he served as Consul General of France in Mumbai from 2021 to August 2025. Throughout his career, he has held several key positions, including Deputy Director at the United Nations and Human Rights Department of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he, notably, contributed to France’s work in the UN Security Council and UN Human Rights Council for six years.
He has also served as Counsellor at the French Embassy in Moscow and at France’s Permanent Representation to the European Union in Brussels, Cultural Counsellor at the French Embassy in Rome, and Diplomatic Advisor to the Minister of Culture and Communication in Paris.
He was also Deputy Head of Mission at the French Embassy in New Delhi from 2013 to 2015. Séré-Charlet has a deep interest in Bangladesh’s culture, history, diversity, and way of life.