French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius confirmed the visit during a meeting with Bangladesh counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali. Ali returned to Dhaka after a four-day official visit to Paris. Fabius agreed to bring a high-level business delegation, including representatives from MEDEF, the leading French chamber of commerce. He also mentioned plans to inaugurate a Franco-German embassy building in Dhaka with his German counterpart. Fabius praised Bangladesh for its achievements in poverty alleviation, women's education and empowerment, and reducing child and maternal mortality rates under the current government. The foreign ministry stated that their discussion also centered on enhancing the relationship between the two countries, with a particular focus on strengthening economic cooperation. They talked about boosting bilateral trade, increasing French investment in Bangladesh, and speeding up cultural exchange programs. Additionally, they addressed a range of bilateral and international issues, including their shared commitment to addressing climate change, which has a significant impact on Bangladesh. Fabius assured that France would take Bangladesh's concerns into consideration at the upcoming climate change conference in Paris, as Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. He also expressed a willingness to collaborate with Bangladesh in efforts to combat terrorism and militancy in order to promote global peace. Ali told him about Bangladesh's efforts to enhance connectivity and regional cooperation through various initiatives such as the BBIN-MVA, BCIM economic corridor, and BIMSTEC. Fabius praised Bangladesh's initiatives and offered full cooperation. During his visit to Paris, the foreign minister also visited the Bangla section of INALCO, a language and cultural research institute, and gifted them Bangla books. He also participated in the ceremony where Bangladeshi artist Shahabuddin Ahmad was honored by the French government with the 'Chevalier des arts et des letters' award. Additionally, Ali attended a reception held by expatriate Bangladeshis and engaged in discussions with the Bangladeshi community, as stated by the foreign ministry.