‘Australia working closely with BD’

Staff Reporter :
Australia is closely working with Bangladesh in strengthening education, trade and investment linkages further, said Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Women Marise Payn.
She said, her country is working closely with Bangladesh on Indian Ocean regional issues, including providing humanitarian support to address the Rohingya crisis.
She made the remarks while announcing appointment of Jeremy Bruer as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh.
Minister Payne thanked outgoing High Commissioner Julia Niblett for her contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in Bangladesh since 2016.